Pilot Debrief

ICA BRASOV IS-28B2 near Deer Park, WA — 2022-08-13

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Date
2022-08-13
Location
Deer Park, WA, USA
Airport
KDEW
Aircraft
ICA BRASOV IS-28B2
Registration
N213SS
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the glider reported that, on a visual approach and landing he flared the nose too high. The tailwheel touched down first and the nose impacted hard, resulting in several firm oscillations. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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