MINR · Schweizer SGS 1-26E · 2001-05-12 · New Milford, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC01LA121
Event ID
20010521X00979
Type
Accident
Date
2001-05-12
Location
New Milford, CT, USA
Coordinates
41.575, -73.459999
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
SGS 1-26E
Registration
N33907
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the student pilot's improper decision to fly northeast of the airport with winds from the southwest, and his subsequent diverted attention to the glider's proximity to the airport while he searched for thermals, which resulted in an off airport landing.