Pilot Debrief

Pipistrel Virus 912 near Bend, OR — 2008-07-01

Final reportLAX08CA208
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Date
2008-07-01
Location
Bend, OR, USA
Airport
KBDN
Aircraft
Pipistrel Virus 912
Registration
N126BF
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing an approach to the destination airport in his powered glider. The aircraft touched down and bounced. It then began to veer to the right of the runway centerline. The aircraft then swerved to the left and the pilot could not regain control. The aircraft continued off the runway surface and down an embankment. The main landing gear encountered soft terrain and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine. He noted that winds were calm. When queried as to the cause of the accident, the pilot opined that the aircraft had "too much energy" during the landing sequence.

NTSB coding

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