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May 11, 2020 · Let L 33 SOLO No Series · N355BA
Arlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Let L 33 SOLO No Series (1999)
Tail Number
N355BA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA151
The glider pilot reported that while on final approach to land, the ground speed decreased and the glider descended faster than expected. Unable to reach the runway, he diverted to a gravel area to land out. The glider landed hard, and during the landing roll he heard a loud bang that was later identified as a pothole. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Thermal lifting-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that while on final approach to land, the ground speed decreased and the glider descended faster than expected. Unable to reach the runway, he diverted to a gravel area to land out. The glider landed hard, and during the landing roll he heard a loud bang that was later identified as a pothole. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:53 PDT
Nearest AirportArlington Muni (0nm NE)
Runway34
Runway Length5332 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L 33 SOLO No Series
Tail NumberN355BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC