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June 10, 2019 · Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 · N962JH
Independence, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Independence, WI
Aircraft
Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 (1997)
Tail Number
N962JH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA338
The pilot of the glider reported that, en route to his destination, the glider lost lift, so he diverted to a corn field for landing. During the landing, the glider bounced, and "the canopy popped off of the fuselage" and broke into several pieces. The glider sustained substantial damage to the canopy. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. Although the pilot said he bumped the canopy during the bounced landing, it could not be determined if that or some other mechanism caused the canopy to separate.
NTSB Probable Cause
The separation of the canopy from the glider during an off-airport landing for reasons that could not be determined.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider reported that, while landing in a corn field, "the canopy popped off of the fuselage" and broke into several pieces. The glider sustained substantial damage to the canopy. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:49 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl-Swidnik PW-5
Tail NumberN962JH
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC