Schweizer SGS 1 34
Boulder, CO — June 27, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA389 |
| Event ID | 20180702X85851 |
| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03917, -105.22639 |
| Airport | BOULDER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Schweizer |
| Model | SGS 1 34 |
| 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
The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, about 10 ft above ground, the airplane was "hit by a tail gust/downdraft" and the glider landed hard.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 8 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 10 knots, gusting 14 knots. The glider landed on runway 8G.
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.