Pilot Debrief

MCHOLLAND C L SOLITARE near Wellington, CO — 2011-01-29

Final reportCEN11CA166
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Date
2011-01-29
Location
Wellington, CO, USA
Airport
4CO2
Aircraft
MCHOLLAND C L SOLITARE
Registration
N15XP
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The glider pilot reported he was returning to land when he noticed another glider waiting for departure on the runway. He elected to land instead on another runway that required that he fly further. The pilot said that he turned on the base leg of the traffic pattern too far away from the intended runway and that he did not anticipate the substantial downdraft and very strong headwind that he encountered on final approach. The glider landed approximately 500 feet short of the intended runway and impacted terrain and a railroad embankment, causing substantial damage to the glider's fuselage and right wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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