PEZETEL SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2
Maysville, WV — June 12, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 12, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16CA227 |
| Event ID | 20160622X92904 |
| Location | Maysville, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.07306, -79.25945 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PEZETEL |
| Model | SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider reported that during a long distance ridgeline soaring flight, he encountered a loss of lift and dropped below the ridgeline. Unable to find another updraft, he was forced to land in an open field, with tall grass. As the glider touched down, the landing gear struck a large hole that was concealed by the grass, shearing off the landing gear and causing a ground loop when the left wing struck the ground. The fuselage and tail were substantially damaged.
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.