Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-36 near Bishop, CA — 2012-06-27

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Date
2012-06-27
Location
Bishop, CA, USA
Airport
KBIH
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-36
Registration
N3617U
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The glider’s encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after 1.5 hours of soaring, he was en route to the airport when he encountered significant sink (loss of lift) and was forced to land in a pasture about 2 miles from the approach end of the runway. The glider sustained damage to its right wing tip and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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