Probable cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the return flight to the airport, the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport, and he had to initiate an off airport landing. During the forced landing on rough terrain, the glider ground looped to the right and the landing gear collapsed. The glider sustained substantial damage to the landing gear attachment points and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR26LA010 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 5, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Moriarty, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Moriarty Muni (0E0)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Glasflugel STD LIBELLE 201B
- N-number
- N1095G
- Category
- Glider
- Year built
- 1972
- 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.