# NTSB Accident CEN09CA434
> **PDPS PZL-BIELSKO SZD-59** · 2009-07-12 · Durango, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA434
- **Event ID:** 20090713X63907
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-12
- **Location:** Durango, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.336387, -107.851112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PDPS PZL-BIELSKO
- **Model:** SZD-59
- **Registration:** N592JD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.

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