2 fatal · STEMME GMBH & CO S10 VT · 2016-08-24 · Telluride, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN16FA331
Event ID
20160824X81825
Type
Accident
Date
2016-08-24
Location
Telluride, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.893333, -107.833335
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
STEMME GMBH & CO
Model
S10 VT
Registration
N5021
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain shower activity.