SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26A
Lake Riverside, CA — July 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA344 |
| Event ID | 20090715X24825 |
| Location | Lake Riverside, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.48389, -116.68723 |
| Airport | Lake Riverside Estates Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26A |
| 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
A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the glider experienced a loss of lift during a cross country flight and he executed an off airport approach and landing to a field. During the landing flare, the glider’s left wing struck a fence post. Subsequently the glider landed sideways and came to rest upright. Examination of the glider revealed that the left wing spar and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider’s flight control systems.
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.