NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N991JB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB DEN07CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlamogordo, NMThe pilot's inability to control the glider after encountering the downdraft causing the glider to land short of the dirt strip. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the runway marker.NTSB FTW97LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSanta Fe, NMthe pilot's improper planning/decison. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N991JB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20070512020199ALevel Off Touchdown · Alamogordo, NM(-23) On 05/12/07 approximately 2:15 pm, MST, a centrair 101C (N991JB) registered to and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] sustained substantial damage during landing on a dirt glider strip at the White Sands regional airport (alm), Alamogordo, NM.…Accident 19970525012909AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Santa Fe, NMStruck guardrail landing on a highway. Lost thermals on crosscountry. Tried for alternate. Landed on I25 instead. (-23) glider departed moriarty airport at 130 on 05/25/97 for local flight. While in pecos valley glider lost thermals, cloud base & lift. Could…