# NTSB Accident NYC91LA152
> **GLASFLUGEL LIBELLE 201B** · 1991-06-08 · SARATOGA, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA152
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17366
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-06-08
- **Location:** SARATOGA, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.060047, -73.770675
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** GLASFLUGEL
- **Model:** LIBELLE 201B
- **Registration:** N8041D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY FLARE WHEN MAKING AN UPHILL LANDING.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT CONTINUED ATTEMPTS AT FINDING LIFT WHICH REDUCED HIS LANDING OPTIONS WHEN HE DECIDED TO LAND.

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