Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the glider reported that, on a visual approach and landing he flared the nose too high. The tailwheel touched down first and the nose impacted hard, resulting in several firm oscillations. The glider sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA374 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 13, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Deer Park, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Deer Park Airport (KDEW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
IS-28B2
- N-number
- N213SS
- Category
- Glider
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.