Pilot Debrief

ALLEN W INKS VIRUS SW near Clayton, GA — 2018-07-30

Final reportGAA18CA458
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Date
2018-07-30
Location
Clayton, GA, USA
Airport
GA18
Aircraft
ALLEN W INKS VIRUS SW
Registration
N608US
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

The powered-glider pilot reported that, during the approach, about 10 to 20 ft above the ground, the descent rate was higher than normal. He moved his hand from the spoiler to the throttle, but before he could apply power to arrest the descent, the glider landed hard and bounced. The glider then banked left, he added full power, but the left wingtip impacted a hedge, and the glider rotated counterclockwise. Subsequently, the glider impacted the ground and came to rest on a dirt embankment. The powered-glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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