Pilot Debrief

Stemme S 10 near Sonoma, CA — 2019-05-03

Final reportGAA19CA241
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Date
2019-05-03
Location
Sonoma, CA, USA
Airport
0Q9
Aircraft
Stemme S 10
Registration
N2280X
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain a proper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and impact with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the powered glider reported that, while on final, he saw that the ground speed was higher than the indicated airspeed. Upon landing, the powered glider veered left, and he corrected with left brake and rudder. The powered glider then overran the runway and impacted a tree. The powered glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the powered glider that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, after the accident, he was told the airplane touched down beyond halfway down the runway, and he recommended not landing with a tailwind.

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