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May 31, 2014 · Pzl-Swidnik PW 5 NO Series · N77FZ
Enumclaw, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Enumclaw, WA
Aircraft
Pzl-Swidnik PW 5 NO Series (1998)
Tail Number
N77FZ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA219
The pilot reported while entering the airport traffic pattern, the glider encountered additional lift and he was too high for landing. The pilot attempted to descend by deploying the spoilers and performing a couple of 360 degree turns, however the glider did not lose altitude so he initiated a slip to lose the altitude. Just prior to touchdown, as he aligned the glider to runway heading, it stalled and landed hard. During the landing roll, the right wing struck the ground and the glider ground looped. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the landing flare which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported while entering the airport traffic pattern, the glider encountered additional lift and he was too high for landing. The pilot attempted to descend by deploying the spoilers and performing a couple of 360 degree turns, however the glider did not lose altitude so he initiated a slip to lose the altitude. Just prior to touchdown, as he aligned the glider to runway heading, it stalled and landed hard. During the landing roll, the right wing struck the ground and the glider ground looped. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBergseth Field (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl-Swidnik PW 5 NO Series
Tail NumberN77FZ
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC