SCHWEIZER SGS 1-36
Bishop, CA — June 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA278 |
| Event ID | 20120628X44512 |
| Location | Bishop, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.40805, -118.34055 |
| Airport | Bishop |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-36 |
| 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 glider’s encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after 1.5 hours of soaring he was en route back to the airport when he encountered significant sink (loss of lift) and was forced to land in a pasture 2.1 miles northeast of the approach end of the runway. The glider sustained damage to the right wing tip and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
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.