# NTSB Accident FTW97LA004
> **PZL-Bielsko SZD-59** · 1996-10-04 · STERLING, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA004
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06870
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-10-04
- **Location:** STERLING, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.620109, -103.189765
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PZL-Bielsko
- **Model:** SZD-59
- **Registration:** N597R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.

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