N41FLGLASFLUGEL STANDARD LIBELLE2024-10-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GLASFLUGEL STANDARD LIBELLES/N: 292

Summary

On October 11, 2024, a Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE (N41FL) was involved in an incident near Moriarty, NM. 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 failure to maintain an adequate glidepath, which resulted in the glider landing on rough terrain short of the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41FL.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 11, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA015
Location
Moriarty, NM
Event ID
20241015195318
Coordinates
34.978167, -106.000020
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 failure to maintain an adequate glidepath, which resulted in the glider landing on rough terrain short of the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASFLUGEL
Serial Number
292
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
STANDARD LIBELLEFEST
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
STANDARD LIBELLE

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KUNTZ DAVID W
Address
12208 LEXINGTON AVE NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87112-2033
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# WPR25LA015