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June 20, 2022 · Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 · N536LS
Tahoe Vista, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tahoe Vista, CA
Aircraft
Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 (1994)
Tail Number
N536LS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA225
The glider pilot reported that, during an early afternoon flight, the glider began to encounter a sink rate. The pilot attempted to find thermals in the area, without success, and decided to return to the departure airport. As the glider continued to lose altitude, the pilot elected to ditch in a lake. The glider landed flat in the water and decelerated rapidly, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. 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 glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent water ditching.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that, during an early afternoon flight, the glider began to encounter a sink rate. The pilot attempted to find thermals in the area, without success, and decided to return to the departure airport. As the glider continued to lose altitude, the pilot elected to ditch in a lake. The glider landed flat in the water and decelerated rapidly, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. 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 Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTruckee-Tahoe (0nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRolladen-Schneider LS-6
Tail NumberN536LS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC