Summary
On June 20, 2021, a Schweizer SGS 1-35 (N2851H) was involved in an accident near Wellington, CO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA281. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2851H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA281