N41ZX

Substantial
Minor

SCHLEICHER ASW-28S/N: 28010

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA381
Location
Hugguenot, NY
Event ID
20110706X84848
Coordinates
41.405555, -74.635276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a tailwind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N41ZX
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
28010
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
ASW-28AS28
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot of the glider reported that about 2 hours 30 minutes into the flight, he was unable to locate a thermal and began losing lift. He located a field that he felt was long and wide enough to land in; however, the field was surrounded by powerlines and trees. He elected to conduct his approach from the southwest over the tree line. During the landing flare, he landed further down the field than anticipated; the glider overran the runway, impacted a fence, crossed a road, and impacted another fence, causing substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot further reported that the flight log revealed a tailwind of approximately 13 knots on the final leg of the approach, and stated that there was no mechanical malfunction 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# ERA11CA381