Incident report
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 26 crash near Springfield, Vermont, United States
minor2018-05-05
Summary
The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.
Incident details
Date
2018-05-05
Location
Springfield, Vermont, United States
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 1 26
Operator
NEW ENGLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
CFIT / Terrain
Phase of flight
approach
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗43.3436, -72.5172
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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