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June 12, 2016 · Pezetel SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 Undesignat · N438QA
Maysville, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maysville, WV
Aircraft
Pezetel SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 Undesignat (1979)
Tail Number
N438QA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16CA227
The pilot of the glider reported that, during a long distance ridgeline soaring flight, he encountered a loss of lift and dropped below the ridgeline. Unable to find another updraft, he was forced to land in an open field with tall grass. As the glider touched down, the landing gear struck a large hole that was concealed by the grass, shearing off the landing gear and causing a ground loop when the left wing struck the ground. The fuselage and tail were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider reported that during a long distance ridgeline soaring flight, he encountered a loss of lift and dropped below the ridgeline. Unable to find another updraft, he was forced to land in an open field, with tall grass. As the glider touched down, the landing gear struck a large hole that was concealed by the grass, shearing off the landing gear and causing a ground loop when the left wing struck the ground. The fuselage and tail were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPezetel SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 Undesignat
Tail NumberN438QA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 17 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC