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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing in a dust devil.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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