SCHWEIZER SGS 1-35
Wellington, CO — June 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA281 |
| Event ID | 20210621103298 |
| Location | Wellington, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.70390, -105.00860 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-35 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.