SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B
Madisonville, TX, August 20, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Madisonville, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.90778, -95.95111 |
| Airport | None |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA495 |
| Event ID | 20100824X23029 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHEMPP-HIRTH |
| Model | VENTUS-2B |
| Registration # | N710RJ |
| Operator | HOLLENBERG RICHARD A |
| Owner | HOLLENBERG RICHARD A |
| 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
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was unable to maintain enough lift in his glider to land back at the airport, so he attempted to land in a field about 1.9 miles short of the runway. During the landing, in a 90 degree crosswind that was approximately 15 to 18 knots, the pilot ground looped the glider and collided with a mesquite tree. The tail boom and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider.
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.