Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 20, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA495
Location
Madisonville, TX
Event ID
20100824X23029
Coordinates
30.907777, -95.951110
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 failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N710RJ
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
148
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DW AERO INC
Address
704 N KING ST STE 500
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-3535
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated he was unable to maintain enough lift in his glider to land back at the airport, so he attempted to land in a field about 1.9 miles short of the runway. During the landing, in a 90 degree crosswind that was approximately 15 to 18 knots, the pilot ground looped the glider and collided with a mesquite tree. The tail boom and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA495