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NTSB investigation record

NYC92LA033

Completed

Schweizer Sgs-1-36· N3617C

Date
November 15, 1991
Location
Erwinna, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot rotated the glider prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in gliders, no experience in this type of glider, and improper trim setting.

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