Pilot Debrief

SCHLEICHER K7 near Mayville, NY — 2022-08-27

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Date
2022-08-27
Location
Mayville, NY, USA
Airport
D79
Aircraft
SCHLEICHER K7
Registration
N107AS
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the return flight to the airport, the glider encountered more downdrafts than he expected, and that the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the subsequent forced landing into trees and shrubby, the glider’s fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

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