1 fatal · Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · 2002-08-10 · Hilltown, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02FA159
Event ID
20020820X01428
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-10
Location
Hilltown, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.329166, -75.25
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schempp-Hirth
Model
Standard Cirrus
Registration
N47SS
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper pre-flight, and failure to follow procedures in the flight manual to determine that the stabilator was properly connected prior to flight, and which resulted in a loss of control while under tow, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.