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2-33A Glider Accident
10
June 2001
Nanaimo, BC
The glider was being flown in support of the Pacific
Region Spring Familiarisation Flying Program at the
Nanaimo Airport near Nanaimo, BC. The pilot, a Civilian
Instructor, was a Familiarisation Pilot and the passenger
was an Air Cadet. After a normal tow to 2600 feet above
sea level (ASL) (airfield elevation is 97 ft ASL) followed
by some upper air work, the pilot joined a right Downwind
at 1300 feet ASL (1200 feet AGL) in 10 Kt winds. After
turning final she noted that she was low and well short
of her intended landing area.
At approximately 1715Z (1015 Local), the glider made
a hard landing on the grass between the runway and taxiway,
approximately 1900' short of the intended landing area.
The pilot unstrapped and egressed unhurt. The passenger
complained of a sore back. After a local ambulance arrived
on scene the passenger was placed on a backboard and
transported to hospital. She was released later that
day.
The glider suffered extensive damage to its wings and
internal structures. The investigation has so far eliminated
a "mechanical" cause factor.
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