Summary
On August 06, 2014, a Glasflugel H 301 B LIBELLE (N1615) was involved in an accident near Brenham, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's attempt to maneuver away from power lines during a forced landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a fence.
The pilot was participating in a regional soaring contest when the weather conditions changed and he was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot prepared to land in a field, but once he approached the field he saw power lines. The pilot tried to avoid the power lines but the glider struck a tree and a fence, which resulted in damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider that contributed to the cause of the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN14CA409. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1615.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's attempt to maneuver away from power lines during a forced landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot was participating in a regional soaring contest when the weather conditions changed and he was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot prepared to land in a field, but once he approached the field he saw power lines. The pilot tried to avoid the power lines but the glider struck a tree and a fence, which resulted in damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider that contributed to the cause of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA409