# NTSB Accident IAD02LA042
> **WSK PZL PW-5** · 2002-04-11 · New Smithville, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD02LA042
- **Event ID:** 20020419X00541
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-11
- **Location:** New Smithville, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.508335, -75.673614
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WSK PZL
- **Model:** PW-5
- **Registration:** N908BT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.

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