Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA389
Location
Boulder, CO
Event ID
20180702X85851
Coordinates
40.039165, -105.226387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
SGS 1 34
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-34
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JOURNEYS AVIATION INC
Address
3335 AIRPORT RD STE A
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
CO 80301-5407
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, about 10 ft above ground, the airplane was "hit by a tail gust/downdraft" and the glider landed hard.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 8 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 10 knots, gusting 14 knots. The glider landed on runway 8G.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA389