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October 6, 2024 · Schleicher ASK-21 · N341KS
Front Royal, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Front Royal, VA
Aircraft
Schleicher ASK-21 (2002)
Tail Number
N341KS
Operator
Skyline Soaring Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA009
The glider pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to work on landings, so he requested a “pattern tow” from the tow pilot. He released the towline on a 45° entry to the downwind leg and proceeded to fly a standard right-hand traffic pattern. The pilot stated that he kept his airbrakes in the “mostly closed” position from the final approach segment through landing. Upon touching down short of his intended aim point, the pilot reported that the glider bounced and entered a pilot-induced-oscillation, bouncing a few more times down the runway, and resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to work on landings, so he requested a “pattern tow” from the tow pilot. He released the towline on a 45° entry to the downwind leg and proceeded to fly a standard right-hand traffic pattern. The pilot stated that he kept his airbrakes in the “mostly closed” position from the final approach segment through landing. Upon touching down short of his intended aim point, the pilot reported that the glider bounced and entered a pilot-induced-oscillation, bouncing a few more times down the runway, and resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 EDT
Nearest AirportFront Royal-Warren County (0.2nm SE)
Runway28
Runway Length3008 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASK-21
Tail NumberN341KS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyline Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC