Accident at EPHRATA, WASHINGTON STATE
Summary
1995-09-10: The PIK-20 glider was on approach to the airfield but encountered a downdraft that forced the pilot to choose an alternate landing site. The pilot chose another field to the west, towards the setting sun. On landing the right wing of the glider struck a post. The glider was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured. The NTSB is responding.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995P0378 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-09-10 - 00:30 |
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| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
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| Geographic Location | the United States of America, North America, National Capital Region (NCR), EPHRATA, WASHINGTON STATE |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Turbulence encounter,Other |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | FTSW | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
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| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Accident |
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| Operator | |
| Make | PIK |
| Model | PIK-20 |
| Year Built | |
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| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Events | Weather - clear air turbulence (CAT)/turbulence,Forced landing |