Probable cause
The pilot's excessive use of spoiler on final approach, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, after a local flight in a glider, he returned to the airport for landing. During his approach to the grassy area adjacent to the runway, the pilot used an excessive amount of spoiler to descend and landed short of the runway. The glider's right wing struck a taxiway sign and light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the glider, and the wind was calm at the time of the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA10CA427 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 15, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Erwin, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Harnett County Regional Jetpor (HRJ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Schleicher ASW-24
- N-number
- N940CB
- Category
- Glider
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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