PILATUS B4-PC11
Sterling, MA — May 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA266 |
| Event ID | 20210624103328 |
| Location | Sterling, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42592, -71.79286 |
| Airport | STERLING |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PILATUS |
| Model | B4-PC11 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and 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.