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NTSB investigation record

NYC94LA173

Completed

Schleicher Asw15B· N827

Date
September 10, 1994
Location
Dansville, NY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot allowed the speed of the glider to get to low on final approach which resulted in a rapid descent, subsequent undershoot of the runway, and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was a downdraft condition.

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