Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 27, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA07CA138
Location
Williams, CA
Event ID
20070617X00754
Coordinates
39.163612, -122.048057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of thermal lift during cruise flight that resulted in a forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MAYES BRETT R
Address
2668 HUSTED RD
City
WILLIAMS
State / Zip Code
CA 95987-5105
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a glider flight, the glider lost available lift. The pilot force landed the glider in a field, short of the airport. During the landing, the right wing impacted an unknown object and the empennage section separated from the remainder of the airframe at the tailboom. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA138