Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area.
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NTSB investigation record
BFO90LA021
CompletedSchweizer Sgs-1-35C· N2880H
- Date
- November 12, 1989
- Location
- Paint Bank, VA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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