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March 21, 2016 · Rolladen-Schneider LS8 18 · N16BP
Pine Grove, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pine Grove, PA
Aircraft
Rolladen-Schneider LS8 18 (2000)
Tail Number
N16BP
Operator
Carlyle John M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA156
According to the pilot of the glider, while performing a cross country flight along a mountain ridge, the pilot could no longer maintain altitude as a result of unfavorable wind conditions. The pilot reported that he elected to execute an off airport landing. He recounted that he selected a suitable landing area, and executed a normal traffic pattern. However, he reported that he encountered a strong downdraft and the glider impacted trees that bordered the selected landing area. The glider sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the glider prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the glider, while performing a cross country flight along a mountain ridge, the pilot could no longer maintain altitude as a result of unfavorable wind conditions. The pilot reported that he elected to execute an off airport landing. He recounted that he selected a suitable landing area, and executed a normal traffic pattern. However, he reported that he encountered a strong downdraft and the glider impacted trees that bordered the selected landing area. The glider sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the glider prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRolladen-Schneider LS8 18
Tail NumberN16BP
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarlyle John M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 14 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time15:18
Weather SourceWFAC