GLASFLUGEL STANDARD LIBELLE
Fields, OR — July 25, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA273 |
| Event ID | 20240812194912 |
| Location | Fields, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.60000, -118.41000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GLASFLUGEL |
| Model | STANDARD LIBELLE |
| 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 a gusting wind and downdraft conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.
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.