NONE · GLASFLUGEL STANDARD LIBELLE · 1995-07-24 · RED RIVER, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95LA326
Event ID
20001207X03979
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-24
Location
RED RIVER, NM, USA
Coordinates
36.700126, -105.400169
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GLASFLUGEL
Model
STANDARD LIBELLE
Registration
N2972
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S LACK OF COMPENSATION FOR THE TAILWIND AND HIS ENSUING FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF THERMAL LIFT AND THE TAILWIND.