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June 16, 2024 · Jonker Sailplanes Pty JS3 RES · N37JG

Elbert, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elbert, CO
Aircraft
Jonker Sailplanes Pty JS3 RES (2023)
Tail Number
N37JG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA224

The glider pilot reported that during the approach, the wind shifted 180°, and he amended his pattern to land on runway 17. During touchdown, a right crosswind gust lifted the glider, and the right wing contacted tall grass adjacent to the runway. The glider yawed to the right, and the pilot attempted to correct by applying left rudder and aileron. The glider then yawed to the left, and the left wing contacted the tall grass. The glider spun 180° and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, he was landing the glider on runway 17 with a 12-knot right crosswind and wind gusts of 23 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The glider pilot reported that during the approach, the wind shifted 180°, and he amended his pattern to land on runway 17. During touchdown, a right crosswind gust lifted the glider, and the right wing contacted tall grass adjacent to the runway. The glider yawed to the right, and the pilot attempted to correct by applying left rudder and aileron. The glider then yawed to the left, and the left wing contacted the tall grass. The glider spun 180° and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, he was landing the glider on runway 17 with a 12-knot right crosswind and wind gusts of 23 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportKelly Air Park (0nm S)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJonker Sailplanes Pty JS3 RES
Tail NumberN37JG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsSolo · RES · Electric
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 16 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data