Pilot Debrief

HOAC-AUSTRIA HK 36R SUPER DIMONA near New Douglas, IL — 2012-06-06

Final reportCEN12CA363
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Date
2012-06-06
Location
New Douglas, IL, USA
Airport
3IL1
Aircraft
HOAC-AUSTRIA HK 36R SUPER DIMONA
Registration
N400HK
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he maintained excessive airspeed during the final approach to landing and the glider bounced (in what he described as a pilot-induced oscillation) after the initial touchdown. The landing gear collapsed on the third bounce, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the glider had no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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