Summary
On June 10, 2019, a Pzl-swidnik PW-5 (N962JH) was involved in an incident near Independence, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The separation of the canopy from the glider during an off-airport landing for reasons that could not be determined.
The pilot of the glider reported that, while landing in a corn field, "the canopy popped off of the fuselage" and broke into several pieces.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the canopy.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA338. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N962JH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The separation of the canopy from the glider during an off-airport landing for reasons that could not be determined.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The pilot of the glider reported that, while landing in a corn field, "the canopy popped off of the fuselage" and broke into several pieces.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the canopy.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA19CA338