Let L13
Enumclaw, WA — October 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA058 |
| Event ID | 20191105X13431 |
| Location | Enumclaw, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.24361, -121.92445 |
| Airport | BERGSETH FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Let |
| Model | L13 |
| 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 glidepath, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that, after soaring atop local ridgelines, he initiated an approach. During final, the pilot put the airplane in a slip to lose altitude and intercept an "appropriate glideslope." However, the glider's right wing collided with treetops and the glider came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.