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Wellington, Colorado

June 20, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA281 · SCHWEIZER SGS 1-35 (N2851H)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Perception/orientation/illusion-Situational awareness-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Sloped/uneven terrain-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA281
AircraftSCHWEIZER SGS 1-35
RegistrationN2851H
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.7039, -105.0086
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