Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MKC88LA117

WARRENSBURG, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N7546

SCHWEIZER 2-33

Analysis

DURING A STUDENT PILOT'S FIRST SOLO IN A GLIDER, THE PLT SAID HE MISREAD THE ALTIMETER BY 1000 FEET. ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON THE AIRPORT DURING THE LOW APPROACH, HE STRUCK TREES, THEN A FENCE, BEFORE GROUND CONTACT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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