Pilot Debrief

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B near Madisonville, TX — 2010-08-20

Final reportCEN10CA495
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Date
2010-08-20
Location
Madisonville, TX, USA
Aircraft
SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B
Registration
N710RJ
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated he was unable to maintain enough lift in his glider to return back to the airport. He opted to perform an off-airport landing in a field about two miles short of the runway. During the landing, with a 90-degree crosswind that was approximately 15 to 18 knots, the glider ground-looped and collided with a tree. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the glider.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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