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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Henderson, NC · May 12, 2013

Date: May 12, 2013 · 16:25 local
Place: Henderson, NC
Airport: Airport Name
Phase of flight: Landing: Touchdown
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N81799
NTSB investigation: NTSBERA13CA272
Reported as: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 0
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot

N81799Registration cancelled Nov 19, 2013 · Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1S/N 551199108 · Built 1999 Airframe modelPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1

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What happened

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Glider aircraft made an off airport landing due to altitude loss. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Accident occurred on may 12. NTSB or FAA not notified until June 5, 2013. Pilot not cooperative, he has not returned any messages.

As the FAA filed it

GLIDER AIRCRAFT MADE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING DUE TO ALTITUDE LOSS. THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON MAY 12. NTSB OR FAA NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL JUNE 5, 2013. PILOT NOT COOPERATIVE, HE HAS NOT RETURNED ANY MESSAGES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ERA13CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenderson, NCA loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.May 12, 2013 · Substantial damage