SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34R
Hampshire, IL — September 8, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA527 |
| Event ID | 20100909X41420 |
| Location | Hampshire, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.15417, -88.51195 |
| Airport | Sky Soaring Glider Club Airpor |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-34R |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
While landing after a short local flight, the pilot did not stop the glider on the grass runway (2,500 feet by 200 feet). The glider traveled off the end of the runway where it contacted a parked vehicle. A witnessed stated that it appeared as if the pilot did not apply the wheel brake during the landing roll. The forward bulkhead on the glider was substantially damaged.
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.