Let LF-13 N13WG

Summary

On 1 November 1992 at about 21:23 local time, a Let LF-13 registered N13WG, operated by Central Jersey Soaring Club, was involved in an accident near Readington, New Jersey, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

1 November 1992 at 21:23

Classification

Accident

Location

Readington, New Jersey, United States

Nearest airport

Solberg-Hunterdon (N51)

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Let LF-13

Registration

N13WG

Category

Glider

Operator

Central Jersey Soaring Club

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC93LA032

2 people had minor injuries.

THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

THE PILOT WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WHEN HE REALIZED HE WOULD NOT MAKE THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT PLANNED HIS LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD WHILE ON BASE LEG. DURING TOUCHDOWN, HE ENCOUNTERED RISING TERRAIN THAT WAS MASKED BY THE GRASS IN THE FIELD. THE WINGS OF THE GLIDER WERE BENT DOWNWARD DURING THE LANDING.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.