CircumFlightN361BA accident
NTSB CEN10CA507 · 2010-08-28 · Socorro, NM · near KONM
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off-field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
Full narrative
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
Probable cause
A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 170
- Wind speed (kt)
- 9
- Temperature (F)
- 77
- Nearest airport
- Socorro
- Distance from field
- 0.0
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N361BA | — | — | SUBS | PUBU |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approach-VFR pattern base Loss of lift defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing-flare/touchdown Off-field or emergency landing | Cruise |