GLASFLUGEL STANDARD LIBELLE
Moriarty, NM — October 11, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA015 |
| Event ID | 20241015195318 |
| Location | Moriarty, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.97817, -106.00002 |
| Airport | Moriarty Municipal Airport |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath, which resulted in the glider landing on rough terrain short of the runway.
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.