Aviation accident SEA04LA063

1 fatal · Glasflugel STD Libelle 201B · 2004-04-02 · Oso, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA04LA063
Event ID: 20040414X00461
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-04-02
Location: Oso, WA, USA
Coordinates: 48.239723, -121.900001

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Glasflugel
Model: STD Libelle 201B
Registration: N161D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: —
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance form the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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