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NTSB investigation record

NYC91LA102

Completed

Schweizer Sgs-1-30· N3620D

Date
April 6, 1991
Location
Wurtsboro, NY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

An inflight failure of the left wing spar due to overload from pilot induced control inputs, while recovering from a dive. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's decision to fly with the trim system disconnected and lack of recent experience in make and model of glider.

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