Big Flats, NY, USA
N2768H
Schweizer SGS 1-26E
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Pilot stated that he was towed up to 3,700 feet mean sea level (msl) and released. He was up for approximately 1.45 hours and then found himself 3 miles south of the airport at 2,000 feet msl. During the approach to the airport, he encountered a gusty headwind and lost altitude. He realized too late that he wasn't going to have enough altitude to make it to the airport. The glider collided with trees and dropped to the ground about 100 meters south of the intended airport.
The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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