N993S

Substantial
Minor

SCHMIDT DONALD L GS1 GLASTARS/N: 5917

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 2, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA218
Location
Moriarty, NM
Event ID
20150505X90145
Coordinates
34.978054, -106.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N993S
Make
SCHMIDT DONALD L
Serial Number
5917
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
GS1 GLASTARFEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLASTAR DESIGN GROUP INC
Address
518 OLD SANTA FE TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
NM 87505-0398
Country
United States

Analysis

While maneuvering in mountainous terrain about 700 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered "an extreme clear-air [sic] microburst." The pilot was unable to control the descent rate and executed an off-airport landing. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA218