Aviation Accident Summary FTW83LA375

LYONS, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N303RH

SCHEMPP-HIRTH STANDARD CIRRUS

Analysis

WHILE ON THE RETURN PORTION OF A ROUND-ROBIN X-COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT LOST THERMAL LIFT & ELECTED TO LAND IN A PASTURE. HE GRADUALLY DESCENDED OVER THE PASTURE & PREPARED TO LAND. WHEN THE GLIDER WAS ABOUT 30 FT AGL, THE RIGHT WING TIP STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE, THEN CARTWHEELED & HIT THE GROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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