Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 20, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA281
Location
Wellington, CO
Event ID
20210621103298
Coordinates
40.703900, -105.008600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
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
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-35
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-35
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH LEONARD I III
Address
13141 BLUEJACKET ST
City
OVERLAND PARK
State / Zip Code
KS 66213-4632
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# CEN21LA281