Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he maintained excessive airspeed during the final approach to landing and the glider bounced (in what he described as a pilot-induced oscillation) after the initial touchdown. The landing gear collapsed on the third bounce, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that the glider had no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the landing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA363 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 6, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- New Douglas, Illinois
- Nearest airport
- Silver Creek Glider Club (3IL1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
HK 36R SUPER DIMONA
- N-number
- N400HK
- Category
- Glider
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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