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July 10, 2022 · Schleicher ASW-19B · N53JC
Elbert, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elbert, CO
Aircraft
Schleicher ASW-19B (1985)
Tail Number
N53JC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA319
The pilot reported that after encountering some unexpected wind shear about 10,000 ft mean sea level, he decided to terminate the flight and return to the departure airport. Given the ground wind conditions, the pilot entered a left traffic pattern to the gravel runway. For an unknown reason, the pilot turned final and lined up for landing on an adjacent parallel gravel roadway. The glider touched down normally and impacted a parked trailer with the right wing. The right wing sustained substantial damage to the leading edge. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after encountering some unexpected wind shear about 10,000 ft mean sea level, he decided to terminate the flight and return to the departure airport. Given the ground wind conditions, the pilot entered a left traffic pattern to the gravel runway. For an unknown reason, the pilot turned final and lined up for landing on an adjacent parallel gravel roadway. The glider touched down normally and impacted a parked trailer with the right wing. The right wing sustained substantial damage to the leading edge. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportKelly Air Park (0nm SSW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASW-19B
Tail NumberN53JC
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 16 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time15:34
Weather SourceWFAC