Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA363
Location
New Douglas, IL
Event ID
20120612X62421
Coordinates
38.925277, -89.662223
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 improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
HK 36R SUPER DIMONA
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HK 36R SUPER DIMONA
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PAYNE GARY L
Address
SILVERCREEK GLIDERPORT
7410 ROCKWELL RD
City
NEW DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
IL 62074-2204
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he maintained excessive airspeed during the final approach to landing and the glider bounced during the initial touchdown. The glider bounced two more times and the landing gear collapsed on the third bounce which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the glider did not have a mechanical malfunction prior to the landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA363