Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA07CA125

Big Flats, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N2768H

Schweizer SGS 1-26E

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

Pilot stated that he was towed up to 3,700 feet mean sea level (msl) and released. He was up for approximately 1.45 hours and then found himself 3 miles south of the airport at 2,000 feet msl. During the approach to the airport, he encountered a gusty headwind and lost altitude. He realized too late that he wasn't going to have enough altitude to make it to the airport. The glider collided with trees and dropped to the ground about 100 meters south of the intended airport.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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