Aviation Accident Summary ATL83LA322

CORDELE, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N20PE

EIRIAVION OY PIK-20B

Analysis

THE PLT WAS COMPETING IN A REGIONAL SOARING CONTEST. WHILE EN ROUTE FROM THE 1ST TURN POINT HE ENCOUNTER RAIN & ELECTED TO LAND IN A PASTURE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE TAIL SKID STRUCK A HOLE WHICH CRACKED THE FUSELAGE, IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE EMPENNAGE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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