Arlington, WA, USA
N355BA
Let L 33 SOLO
The glider pilot reported that while on final approach to land, the ground speed decreased and the glider descended faster than expected. Unable to reach the runway, he diverted to a gravel area to land out. The glider landed hard, and during the landing roll he heard a loud bang that was later identified as a pothole. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
The loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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