Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 11, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA288
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20100612X70928
Coordinates
39.919998, -119.857223
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 encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SOARING ASSOCIATION
Address
PO BOX 26
City
BYRON
State / Zip Code
CA 94514-0026
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during cruise flight in the glider he encountered significant sinking air that prevented him from being able to make his destination glider port. He elected to make an off-field landing into a field. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted the ground and turned the glider to the left. During the turn, the glider's tail assembly separated from the fuselage. There was substantial damage to the tail structure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA288