Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 1, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA440
Location
Stonewall, TX
Event ID
20110703X95147
Coordinates
30.179445, -98.590835
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GUERIN MARIANNE
Address
3389 ANGELO ST
City
LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
CA 94549-2301
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot experienced a loss of lift while soaring and performed an off field landing to a pasture. During the landing a gust of wind blew the glider down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence. During the impact with the fence, the left wing sustained leading edge damage, and the empennage separated partially from the fuselage. An examination of the glider and its systems revealed no preimpact malfunctions or failures.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA440