N24HC

Substantial
None

Glasflugel MOSQUITOS/N: 54

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 4, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA218
Location
Alvarado, TX
Event ID
20200608X25926
Coordinates
32.346111, -97.198608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to divert to the private airport and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing on a turf runway that contained tall grass.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASFLUGEL
Serial Number
54
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
MOSQUITOSBM3
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
MOSQUITO

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEONARD STEVEN E
Address
11117 W WESTLAWN ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67212-6411
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA218