N774JPSCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B2023-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2BS/N: 97

Summary

On April 02, 2023, a Schempp-hirth DISCUS-2B (N774JP) was involved in an incident near Marana, AZ. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing in a dust devil.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N774JP.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 2, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA182
Location
Marana, AZ
Event ID
20230509122570
Coordinates
32.427015, -111.389550
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing in a dust devil.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
97
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
DISCUS-2BDISC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
J2J LLC
Address
1712 PIONEER AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
WY 82001-4406
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# WPR23LA182