Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 10, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA338
Location
Independence, WI
Event ID
20190612X11535
Coordinates
44.362220, -91.391387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
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
Registration
N962JH
Make
PZL-SWIDNIK
Serial Number
17.07.018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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