Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA344
Location
Lake Riverside, CA
Event ID
20090715X24825
Coordinates
33.483890, -116.687225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LESSARD GEORGE
Address
31543 HIGHVIEW DR
City
REDLANDS
State / Zip Code
CA 92373-7574
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the glider experienced a loss of lift during a cross country flight and he executed an off airport approach and landing to a field. During the landing flare, the glider’s left wing struck a fence post. Subsequently the glider landed sideways and came to rest upright. Examination of the glider revealed that the left wing spar and the fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider’s flight control systems.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA344