ALLEN W INKS VIRUS SW
Clayton, GA — July 30, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA458 |
| Event ID | 20180731X75035 |
| Location | Clayton, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.83278, -83.40972 |
| Airport | BIG CREEK FLYING RANCH |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ALLEN W INKS |
| Model | VIRUS SW |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The motor glider pilot reported that, during the approach, about 10 to 20 ft above the ground, the descent rate was higher than normal. He moved his hand from the spoiler to the throttle but before he could apply power to arrest the descent the glider landed hard and bounced. The glider then banked to the left, he added full power, but the left wingtip impacted a hedge and the glider rotated counterclockwise. Subsequently, the glider impacted the ground and came to rest on a dirt embankment.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage and engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with 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.