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July 30, 2018 · Allen W Inks Virus SW · N608US
Clayton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clayton, GA
Aircraft
Allen W Inks Virus SW (2013)
Tail Number
N608US
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA458
The powered-glider pilot reported that, during the approach, about 10 to 20 ft above the ground, the descent rate was higher than normal. He moved his hand from the spoiler to the throttle, but before he could apply power to arrest the descent, the glider landed hard and bounced. The glider then banked left, he added full power, but the left wingtip impacted a hedge, and the glider rotated counterclockwise. Subsequently, the glider impacted the ground and came to rest on a dirt embankment. The powered-glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The motor glider pilot reported that, during the approach, about 10 to 20 ft above the ground, the descent rate was higher than normal. He moved his hand from the spoiler to the throttle but before he could apply power to arrest the descent the glider landed hard and bounced. The glider then banked to the left, he added full power, but the left wingtip impacted a hedge and the glider rotated counterclockwise. Subsequently, the glider impacted the ground and came to rest on a dirt embankment. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBig Creek Flying Ranch (0nm SW)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAllen W Inks Virus SW
Tail NumberN608US
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912IS SPORT · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC