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May 27, 2018 · Zs Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 A · N1075G

Hammond, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hammond, IL
Aircraft
Zs Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 A (1974)
Tail Number
N1075G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA305

According to the glider pilot, while skirting rain showers, he was unable to find lift and made an off-airport landing. The pilot made a straight-in approach to a field and noticed that power line poles lined the west side of the field. He made his approach just east of the poles so that he would have access to a road and could load the glider onto a transport trailer. The glider touched down on the dirt field, drifted toward the power line poles, and the left wing struck a guy wire that ran perpendicular to the poles. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the fuselage near the wing root. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he had not landed so close to the poles. Further, he should have chosen a field earlier when he had more altitude, circled the field, and landed near the center. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.

Full Narrative

According to the glider pilot, while skirting rain showers, he was unable to find lift and made an off-airport landing. The pilot made a straight in approach to a field and noticed that power line poles lined the west side of the field. He made his approach just to the east of the poles so that he would have access to a road and could load the glider onto a transport trailer. The glider touched down on the dirt field, drifted toward the power line poles, and the left wing struck a guy wire that ran perpendicular to the poles. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left side of the fuselage near the wing root. Per the National Transportation Safety Board, Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, in the recommendation section, the pilot asserted that the accident could have been prevented if he had not landed so close to the poles. Further, he should have chosen a field earlier when he had more altitude, circled the field, and landed near the center. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftZs Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 A
Tail NumberN1075G
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:14
Weather SourceWFAC

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