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May 3, 2019 · Stemme S 10 Undesignat · N2280X

Sonoma, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sonoma, CA
Aircraft
Stemme S 10 Undesignat (1991)
Tail Number
N2280X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA241

The pilot of the powered glider reported that, while on final, he saw that the ground speed was higher than the indicated airspeed. Upon landing, the powered glider veered left, and he corrected with left brake and rudder. The powered glider then overran the runway and impacted a tree. The powered glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the powered glider that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, after the accident, he was told the airplane touched down beyond halfway down the runway, and he recommended not landing with a tailwind.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain a proper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and impact with a tree.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a power-glider reported that, while on final, he observed that his ground speed was higher than his indicated airspeed. Upon landing on the first ¼ of the 2700 ft runway, the powered-glider veered left and he corrected with left brake and rudder, and the power-glider overran the runway, and impacted a tree. The powered-glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the powered-glider that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located 6 NM east of the accident reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 5 knots. The powered-glider was landing on runway 26. The pilot further reported that he was later told he touched down beyond halfway down the runway and the pilot recommended not landing with a tailwind.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 PDT
Nearest AirportSonoma Skypark (0nm NW)
Runway26
Runway Length2480 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStemme S 10 Undesignat
Tail NumberN2280X
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAma/Expr · 99999 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data