CENTRAIR 101A
Nephi, UT — July 4, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA321 |
| Event ID | 20140731X41600 |
| Location | Nephi, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.73639, -111.87000 |
| Airport | NEPHI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CENTRAIR |
| Model | 101A |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on downwind he elected to land on the grass runway parallel to the asphalt runway. As he crossed the threshold for the landing area, he realized he was landing onto a grass field next to the grass runway. With the glider too low to transition to the grass runway, the pilot continued to land onto the field. During the landing sequence, the glider impacted two culverts and sustained substantial damage to the fiberglass fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would preclude normal operation of the glider.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.