# NTSB Accident SEA00LA077
> **PZL-Bielsko JANTAR 2A** · 2000-04-22 · HOOD RIVER, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA00LA077
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20927
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-22
- **Location:** HOOD RIVER, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.610633, -121.580574
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PZL-Bielsko
- **Model:** JANTAR 2A
- **Registration:** N272AS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control hazards, and long grass present on the runway surface.

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