Pilot Debrief

DAVIS FRANK R XENOS MOTORGLIDER near Minden, NV — 2017-03-11

Final reportGAA17CA190
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Date
2017-03-11
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Airport
MEV
Aircraft
DAVIS FRANK R XENOS MOTORGLIDER
Registration
N56FD
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during touchdown, the airplane "weathervaned to the left and full right rudder could not keep it on the runway." Subsequently, the main landing gear dug into the soft mud, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 34.

NTSB coding

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