MINR · SCHWEIZER SGS 1 26 · 2018-05-05 · Springfield, VT, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA18CA263
Event ID
20180507X81650
Type
Accident
Date
2018-05-05
Location
Springfield, VT, USA
Coordinates
43.343612, -72.517219
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1 26
Registration
N17909
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.