MINR · Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 · 2003-07-13 · Ashburnham, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03CA157
Event ID
20030806X01272
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-13
Location
Ashburnham, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.635276, -71.908058
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rolladen-Schneider
Model
LS-4
Registration
N130MD
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to over fly a suitable landing area. Factors in this accident were weak thermal lift activity, and lack of suitable terrain at the time of the landing.