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Aviation accident CEN21LA281

MINR · SCHWEIZER SGS 1-35 · 2021-06-20 · Wellington, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN21LA281
Event ID
20210621103298
Type
Accident
Date
2021-06-20
Location
Wellington, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.7039, -105.0086

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-35
Registration
N2851H
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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