Pilot Debrief

SCHLEICHER ASW-20 near Hood River, OR — 2022-09-29

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Date
2022-09-29
Location
Hood River, OR, USA
Airport
4S2
Aircraft
SCHLEICHER ASW-20
Registration
N220CW
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the glider reported that, during the return flight to the airport, he encountered a higher sink rate than expected and did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During an emergency landing in a fruit orchard, the glider landing gear contacted utility pole wires, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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