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August 4, 2019 · Schleicher ASW 24 Undesignat · N37T
Paulden, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Paulden, AZ
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW 24 Undesignat (1990)
Tail Number
N37T
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA483
The pilot reported that, due to the unimproved airport environment blending in with the surrounding environment, he was unable to identify the runway and decided to land the glider on a dirt road. While concentrating on landing, he failed to extend the landing gear. On short final, he noticed that the landing gear was not extended, and while changing hands to extend the landing gear, the glider drifted right of the dirt road. Upon landing on the dirt road, the glider veered right and impacted a utility box. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and canopy. 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 distraction due to the environment, his failure to lower the landing gear, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing the glider, which resulted in impact with a utility box.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that, due to the unimproved airport blending in with the surrounding environment, he was unable to identify the runway and decided to land on a dirt road. While concentrating on landing, he failed to extend the landing gear. On short finial, he noticed that the landing gear was not extended and while changing hands to extend the landing gear, the glider drifted right of the dirt road. Upon landing on the dirt road, the glider veered right and impacted a utility box. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and canopy. 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 Time13:00 MST
Nearest AirportPilots Rest (0nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW 24 Undesignat
Tail NumberN37T
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC