Pilot Debrief

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B near Corona, NM — 2013-06-02

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Date
2013-06-02
Location
Corona, NM, USA
Aircraft
SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-2B
Registration
N62TW
Category
Glider
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was ridge-soaring in his glider near a mountain peak in gusty wind conditions, when he was blown into trees. The glider sustained substantial damage to the airframe and wings. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the glider. He said that he was unfamiliar with the terrain and the wind gusts and down-drafts were higher than he anticipated.

NTSB coding

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