ISSOIRE SIREN PIK 30

Deer Park, WA — May 6, 2015

Event Information

DateMay 6, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA15CA062
Event ID20150506X82333
LocationDeer Park, WA
CountryUSA
Coordinates47.95306, -117.42583
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeISSOIRE SIREN
ModelPIK 30
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

A loss of lift, which precipitated a forced off airport landing, and collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the powered glider was in a sink and not climbing after departing from the airport. The pilot reported that the sink was overwhelming and he decided to land in an open field. The pilot reported that the left wing was "caught" during the landing and the powered glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.

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