Aviation Accident Summary NYC84LA265

PLYMOUTH, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N2712H

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26E

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT WHEN HE RELEASED HIS GLIDER AT 2500 FEET, SOARING CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. CONDITIONS DETERIORATED WHICH RESULTED IN NO LIFT AND ALTITUDE WAS INSUFFICIENT TO SAFELY RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND OFF THE AIRPORT AND THE WING TIP STRUCK A TREE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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