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Aviation accident ERA13CA245

MINR · SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23H-15 · 2013-05-14 · Yadkinville, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA13CA245
Event ID
20130516X81518
Type
Accident
Date
2013-05-14
Location
Yadkinville, NC, USA
Coordinates
36.051387, -80.533332

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-23H-15
Registration
N9860E
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper altitude management while maneuvering for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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