Aviation accident MIA08LA131

1 fatal · AMS Flight APIS-M · 2008-06-28 · Modena, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA08LA131
Event ID: 20080715X01047
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-06-28
Location: Modena, NY, USA
Coordinates: 41.657501, -74.077224

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: AMS Flight
Model: APIS-M
Registration: N1870R
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers on final approach and his misjudged distance/altitude resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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