Summary
On August 15, 2010, a Schleicher ASW-24 (N940CB) was involved in an incident near Erwin, NC. 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: The pilot's excessive use of spoiler on final approach, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
According to the glider pilot, after a local flight, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to runway 23, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend, and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the winds were calm at the time of the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA10CA427. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N940CB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive use of spoiler on final approach, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the glider pilot, after a local flight, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to runway 23, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend, and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the winds were calm at the time of 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# ERA10CA427