# NTSB Accident CEN16FA331
> **STEMME GMBH & CO S10 VT** · 2016-08-24 · Telluride, CO, USA · FATL
## 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.

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