N921BR

Substantial
None

STEMME GMBH & CO S10-VTS/N: 11-028

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA258
Location
Warner Springs, CA
Event ID
20120612X55857
Coordinates
33.284442, -116.674720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N921BR
Make
STEMME GMBH & CO
Serial Number
11-028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
S10-VTS10S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot was undergoing a flight review in a glider. His flight review had expired several years prior to the accident. Prior to the flight review, he had obtained several hours of instruction from the certified flight instructor. During the final phase of a normal approach and landing, the glider became unstable due to a left crosswind. The glider's left wing contacted the ground which resulted in a ground loop. During the ground loop, the tail boom separated, the main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA258