Summary
On July 14, 2009, a Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N2701Z) was involved in an incident near Lake Riverside, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA344. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2701Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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