Pilot Debrief

GLEIM JAMES M MG-1 near Madera, CA — 2023-09-28

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Date
2023-09-28
Location
Madera, CA, USA
Aircraft
GLEIM JAMES M MG-1
Registration
N126GM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An emergency landing on uneven terrain that resulted in the loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during level flight, the airplane canopy suddenly opened, so he elected to land the airplane on a dirt road ahead. On approach to the dirt road, he encountered power lines and climbed to avoid them, then he continued the emergency approach to the road. When the airplane touched down on the dirt road, it veered aggressively to the left, becoming airborne momentarily, then landing in a ditch and nosing over before coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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