Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA386
Location
Ely, NV
Event ID
20170706X00056
Coordinates
39.314998, -114.756942
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall/spin.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N31MX
Make
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
Serial Number
31003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLLIDAY ROBERT R
Address
1038 3RD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NM 87701-4418
Country
United States
Analysis
The glider pilot reported that while maneuvering about 10,000 ft. mean sea level he "lost control" and the glider went into a spin, followed by a spiral. He added that he egressed from the glider, deployed his parachute, and was later rescued. The glider impacted terrain and was destroyed.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or 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# GAA17CA386