Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
NTSB Number
DEN08CA157
Location
Boulder, CO
Event ID
20081003X16580
Coordinates
40.039165, -105.225555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JOURNEYS AVIATION INC
Address
3335 AIRPORT RD STE A
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
CO 80301-5407
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, he was conducting his fourth solo flight and during the aero tow he "ballooned" and drifted to the right. The pilot repositioned the glider, slack developed in the tow rope, and the rope disconnected from the glider approximately 10 feet above the ground. The pilot did not use the dive brake to descend and landed long, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the glider systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA157