Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26D near Windsor, VA — 2022-07-04

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Date
2022-07-04
Location
Windsor, VA, USA
Airport
3VA8
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26D
Registration
N249AF
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after departing for local area soaring, he found himself in “dying lift”. He attempted to recover altitude but was unsuccessful. He said that the glider encountered additional “sink” and did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing on rough terrain the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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