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July 4, 2014 · Centrair 101A · N643CA
Nephi, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Nephi, UT
Aircraft
Centrair 101A
Tail Number
N643CA
Operator
Bick Frederic A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA321
The pilot reported that while on downwind he elected to land on the grass runway parallel to the asphalt runway. As he crossed the threshold for the landing area, he realized he was landing onto a grass field next to the grass runway. With the glider too low to transition to the grass runway, the pilot continued to land onto the field. During the landing sequence, the glider impacted two culverts and sustained substantial damage to the fiberglass fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would preclude normal operation of the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on downwind he elected to land on the grass runway parallel to the asphalt runway. As he crossed the threshold for the landing area, he realized he was landing onto a grass field next to the grass runway. With the glider too low to transition to the grass runway, the pilot continued to land onto the field. During the landing sequence, the glider impacted two culverts and sustained substantial damage to the fiberglass fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would preclude normal operation of the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportNephi Municipal Airport (1nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCentrair 101A
Tail NumberN643CA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBick Frederic A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsN/A · N/A · None
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC