PILATUS B4-PC11
Sterling, MA, May 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sterling, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42592, -71.79286 |
| Airport | STERLING |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA266 |
| Event ID | 20210624103328 |
Aircraft
| Make | PILATUS |
| Model | B4-PC11 |
| Registration # | N65317 |
| Operator | GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC |
| Owner | GREATER BOSTON SOARING CLUB INC |
| 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 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.