Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34R near Hampshire, IL — 2010-09-08

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Date
2010-09-08
Location
Hampshire, IL, USA
Airport
55LL
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34R
Registration
N1130S
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to land the glider on the grass runway after completing a short local flight. While on the landing roll, the glider traveled off the end of the runway and collided with a parked vehicle. A witnessed stated that it appeared as if the pilot did not apply the wheel brake during the landing roll.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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