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July 19, 2025 · Pzl Swidnik PW-5 · N4426Z

Kerrick, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kerrick, TX
Aircraft
Pzl Swidnik PW-5 (1997)
Tail Number
N4426Z
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA271

The pilot reported that while flying his glider, he was unable to maintain enough altitude to return to the departure airport, so he performed a forced landing to an alternate airport with a closed runway. During the landing rollout, the right wing of the glider struck a metal fence post, The glider pivoted and the left wing struck the barbed wire. The pilot said that he did not see the fence post because of the vegetation covering it. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Thermal lifting-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while flying his glider, he was unable to maintain enough altitude to return to the departure airport, so he performed a forced landing to an alternate airport with a closed runway. During the landing rollout, the right wing of the glider struck a metal fence post, The glider pivoted and the left wing struck the barbed wire. The pilot said that he did not see the fence post because of the vegetation covering it. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:36 CDT
Nearest AirportPerkins-Protho Cimarron Ranch (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPzl Swidnik PW-5
Tail NumberN4426Z
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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