Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 8, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA152
Location
SARATOGA, NY
Event ID
20001212X17366
Coordinates
43.060047, -73.770675
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY FLARE WHEN MAKING AN UPHILL LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT CONTINUED ATTEMPTS AT FINDING LIFT WHICH REDUCED HIS LANDING OPTIONS WHEN HE DECIDED TO LAND.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
LIBELLE 201B
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
STANDARD LIBELLE
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LOZIER KURT T
Address
38 CRUMITIE RD
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
NY 12211-2045
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA152