Aviation Accident Summary NYC85LA157

CAMBRIA, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N691U

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26

Analysis

THE GLIDER, WHILE RETURNING TO LAND AFTER A PLEASURE FLT, ENCOUNTER A RAINSHOWER AND STRONG DOWNDRAFT. THE PLT MADE A LANDING IN A FARMERS FLD. DURING THE LANDING THE RIGHT WING CAUGHT AND THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED, INCURRING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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