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Aviation accident WPR12CA157

NONE · FISHER HP-14 SAILPLANE · 2012-04-06 · Nampa, ID, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR12CA157
Event ID
20120408X32851
Type
Accident
Date
2012-04-06
Location
Nampa, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.58139, -116.523056

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
FISHER
Model
HP-14 SAILPLANE
Registration
N990
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s incorrect positioning of the wing flaps during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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