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June 25, 2024 · Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B · N41RE
Nephi, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nephi, UT
Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B (1998)
Tail Number
N41RE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA249
The pilot reported that he obtained the wind information at the airport, which was about 10 kts sustained directly down the runway, prior to starting his approach. While on short final, he encountered wind shear at approximately 50 ft above ground level. The pilot closed the spoilers and pushed the flight stick forward to maintain his airspeed with the intention of flying through the wind shear. However, the glider rapidly descended towards the ground and the pilot was unable to arrest the descent before the glider impacted the runway. According to the pilot, his slow airspeed during the landing likely prevented him from arresting his descent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that could have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he obtained the wind information at the airport, which was about 10 kts sustained directly down the runway, prior to starting his approach. While on short final, he encountered wind shear at approximately 50 ft above ground level. The pilot closed the spoilers and pushed the flight stick forward to maintain his airspeed with the intention of flying through the wind shear. However, the glider rapidly descended towards the ground and the pilot was unable to arrest the descent before the glider impacted the runway. According to the pilot, his slow airspeed during the landing likely prevented him from arresting his descent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that could have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:18 MDT
Nearest AirportNephi Muni (0nm SE)
Runway17/3
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B
Tail NumberN41RE
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC