Pilot Debrief

SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B near Marana, AZ — 2023-04-02

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Date
2023-04-02
Location
Marana, AZ, USA
Airport
AZ67
Aircraft
SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B
Registration
N774JP
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing in a dust devil.

NTSB narrative

**This report was modified on November 15, 2023. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.** The pilot of the glider reported that, during the landing flare, a dust devil pushed the glider to the ground, causing a hard landing. The glider bounced and then stalled, making another hard impact on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage cage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

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