N24HCGlasflugel MOSQUITO2020-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Glasflugel MOSQUITOS/N: 54

Summary

On June 04, 2020, a Glasflugel MOSQUITO (N24HC) was involved in an incident near Alvarado, TX. 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA218. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24HC.

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
MOSQUITOFEST
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