Aviation accident ERA12LA528

1 fatal · SCHLEICHER ASW-19 · 2012-08-25 · Dansville, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA12LA528
Event ID: 20120826X51643
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-08-25
Location: Dansville, NY, USA
Coordinates: 42.578334, -77.722503

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: SCHLEICHER
Model: ASW-19
Registration: N438AS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 0
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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