SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS near Stonewall, TX — 2011-07-01

Probable cause

The loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot experienced a loss of lift while soaring and performed an off-field landing to a pasture. During the landing, a gust of wind blew the glider down an embankment and into a barbed wire fence. During the impact with the fence, the left wing sustained leading edge damage, and the empennage separated partially from the fuselage. A postaccident examination of the glider and its systems revealed no preimpact malfunctions or failures.

NTSB coding

• Windshear or thunderstorm · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

• Record of Telephone Conversation with the FAAother

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