N1263

Substantial
None

Glasflugel H-301S/N: 78

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 15, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA194
Location
Blairstown, NJ
Event ID
20081003X42131
Coordinates
40.971111, -74.997222
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 inadvertent retraction of flaps during the landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASFLUGEL
Serial Number
78
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
H-301
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
H 301 LIBELLE

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROWNING JOHN
Address
20 BEAR CAVE RD
City
BLAIRSTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 07825-9311
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he was conducting a personal flight and flew around the local area before returning to his departure airport. He entered a left downwind for runway 25 and completed his before landing checks. The winds were reported to be out of the west at 16 knots gusting to 26 knots. He lowered flaps, extended the speed brakes, and turned on final approach. The landing flare was initiated over the runway and he reached over to retract the speed brakes, and inadvertently retracted the flaps. The glider collided with the runway hard and came to a stop. The pilot exited the glider with out assistance and with out injury. Examination of the glider revealed the tail section of the glider received structural damage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the glider before the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA194