Mocksville, NC, USA
N8683R
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 26B
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The student pilot, was on his first solo in this make and model glider, and reported that while on final approach, with the spoilers extended, the glider encountered a "significant strong thermal updraft", which caused him to float past his intended landing spot. Subsequently the glider over-ran the runway and impacted a structure, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation
The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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