Pilot Debrief

SCHMIDT DONALD L GS1 GLASTAR near Moriarty, NM — 2015-05-02

Final reportCEN15CA218
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Date
2015-05-02
Location
Moriarty, NM, USA
Aircraft
SCHMIDT DONALD L GS1 GLASTAR
Registration
N993S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

While maneuvering in mountainous terrain about 700 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered "an extreme clear-air [sic] microburst." The pilot was unable to control the descent rate and executed an off-airport landing. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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