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May 2, 2015 · Schmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar NO Series · N993S
Moriarty, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Moriarty, NM
Aircraft
Schmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N993S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA218
While maneuvering in mountainous terrain about 700 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered "an extreme clear-air [sic] microburst." The pilot was unable to control the descent rate and executed an off-airport landing. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
While maneuvering in mountainous terrain about 700 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered "an extreme clear-air [sic] microburst." The pilot was unable to control the descent rate and executed an off-airport landing. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) from the pilot were unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar NO Series
Tail NumberN993S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D1F · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 23 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time03:55
Weather SourceWFAC