# NTSB Accident NYC02FA159
> **Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus** · 2002-08-10 · Hilltown, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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