ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 262957
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| Date: | Thursday 20 May 2021 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: | Pilatus B4-PC11 |
| Owner/operator: | Greater Boston Soaring Club Inc |
| Registration: | N65317 |
| MSN: | 190 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3589 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sterling Airport (3B3), Worcester County, MA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sterling, MA |
| Sterling, MA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that once on final approach for the runway, he miscalculated his approach angle and found the glider low on altitude and airspeed. The glider then struck trees on the edge of the airport and impacted on the airport surface resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA21LA266
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-May-2021 20:51 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 27-Jun-2022 09:52 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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