Primary finding
Probable cause
the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
CHI97LA216
CompletedSchweizer Sgs2-8· N79106
- Date
- July 20, 1997
- Location
- Menominee Falls, WI
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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