Pilot Debrief

VICKERS-SLINGSBY T65A near Butler, GA — 2022-07-16

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Date
2022-07-16
Location
Butler, GA, USA
Airport
6A1
Aircraft
VICKERS-SLINGSBY T65A
Registration
N157HH
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s retraction the landing gear just prior to touchdown on the runway.

NTSB narrative

Just before touching down to land, the pilot could not remember if he extended the landing gear. He said he then grabbed the gear handle (which was in the down position) and retracted the gear. The glider landed gear up and bounced, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and tail section.

NTSB coding

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