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June 4, 2020 · Glasflugel Mosquito Undesignat · N24HC
Alvarado, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alvarado, TX
Aircraft
Glasflugel Mosquito Undesignat (1977)
Tail Number
N24HC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA218
The glider pilot reported that due to a weakening of soaring updraft conditions he diverted from his original destination to another airport that he had landed at on previous occasions. While on short final, the pilot noticed the turf runway had not been mowed recently. During the landing rollout, due to long grass blocking his field of view, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the glider impacted a fence to the left of the runway, damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The diversion airport was a private airport that required prior approval for landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to divert to the private airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing on a turf runway that contained tall grass.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that due to a weakening of soaring updraft conditions he diverted from his original destination to another airport that he had landed at on previous occasions. While on short final, the pilot noticed the turf runway had not been mowed recently. During the landing rollout, due to long grass blocking his field of view, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the glider impacted a fence to the left of the runway, damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The diversion airport was a private airport that required prior approval for landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLuscombe Acres (0nm SSW)
Runway20
Runway Length1650 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGlasflugel Mosquito Undesignat
Tail NumberN24HC
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC