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June 1, 2014 · Schweizer SGS 1 34 · N7638
Middletown, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middletown, NY
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1 34 (1970)
Tail Number
N7638
Operator
Valley Soaring Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA274
According to the pilot, she flew the glider into the landing pattern and checked the airbrakes. She lined the glider up to land on the grass runway, but landed close to its right side where other aircraft were parked. Upon touchdown, the glider bounced. The pilot added left stick and rudder, but the glider veered to the right and hit an airplane parked off side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the glider's right wing. The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, she flew the glider into the landing pattern and checked the airbrakes. She lined the glider up to land on the grass runway, but landed close to its right side where other aircraft were parked. Upon touchdown, the glider bounced. The pilot added left stick and rudder, but the glider veered to the right and hit an airplane parked off side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the glider's right wing. The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest AirportRandall Airport (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length2811 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1 34
Tail NumberN7638
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Weather SourcePILO