Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR20CA151

Arlington, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N355BA

Let L 33 SOLO

Analysis

The glider pilot reported that while on final approach to land, the ground speed decreased and the glider descended faster than expected. Unable to reach the runway, he diverted to a gravel area to land out. The glider landed hard, and during the landing roll he heard a loud bang that was later identified as a pothole.     The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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