Pilot Debrief

DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB near Robertsdale, AL — 2019-08-24

Final reportERA19LA260
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Date
2019-08-24
Location
Robertsdale, AL, USA
Airport
1AL4
Aircraft
DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB
Registration
N165MB
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Impact with trees during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB narrative

The pilot and passenger onboard the glider could not recall the events of the accident flight due to their injuries, and there were no witnesses to the accident. The glider was found substantially damaged among trees east of the runway. The landing gear and airbrakes were found in the extended positions, and the engine and propeller were stowed. An examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of a mechanical malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Controlled flight into terrain

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • FDR / data
  • Photos
  • 10 docket documents
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Docket documents10

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