HPH LTD 304CZ
Pikeville, TN — October 4, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA15CA005 |
| Event ID | 20141005X93420 |
| Location | Pikeville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.61055, -85.19278 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HPH LTD |
| Model | 304CZ |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of aerodynamic lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent impact with a pole.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the glider had been aloft for about 30 minutes prior to experiencing a loss of lift. After selecting a field for an off-airport landing, the pilot maneuvered the glider towards the field, and upon touchdown, the left wing contacted a pole. The glider subsequently pivoted left and came to rest upright, resulting in substantial damage to the tail boom. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
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.