SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS
Stonewall, TX — July 1, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Stonewall, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.17945, -98.59084 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA440 |
| Event ID | 20110703X95147 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU |
| Model | DUO DISCUS |
| Registration # | N533BG |
| 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 loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot experienced a loss of lift while soaring and performed an off field landing to a pasture. During the landing a gust of wind blew the glider down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence. During the impact with the fence, the left wing sustained leading edge damage, and the empennage separated partially from the fuselage. An examination of the glider and its systems revealed no preimpact malfunctions or failures.
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.