Pilot Debrief

SCHLEICHER ASW-24 near Erwin, NC — 2010-08-15

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Date
2010-08-15
Location
Erwin, NC, USA
Airport
HRJ
Aircraft
SCHLEICHER ASW-24
Registration
N940CB
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive use of spoiler on final approach, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, after a local flight in a glider, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to the runway, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the wind was calm at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

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