Summary
On September 08, 2010, a Schweizer SGS 1-34R (N1130S) was involved in an accident near Hampshire, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun.
While landing after a short local flight, the pilot did not stop the glider on the grass runway (2,500 feet by 200 feet). The glider traveled off the end of the runway where it contacted a parked vehicle. A witnessed stated that it appeared as if the pilot did not apply the wheel brake during the landing roll. The forward bulkhead on the glider was substantially damaged.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA527. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1130S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
While landing after a short local flight, the pilot did not stop the glider on the grass runway (2,500 feet by 200 feet). The glider traveled off the end of the runway where it contacted a parked vehicle. A witnessed stated that it appeared as if the pilot did not apply the wheel brake during the landing roll. The forward bulkhead on the glider was substantially damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA527