1 fatal · SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34 · 1992-04-25 · ELBERT, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN92FA048
Event ID
20001211X14411
Type
Accident
Date
1992-04-25
Location
ELBERT, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.219959, -104.530899
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-34
Registration
N7642
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE GLIDER RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT WING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34.