Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 20, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA266
Location
Sterling, MA
Event ID
20210624103328
Coordinates
42.425917, -71.792861
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
B4-PC11
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
3
FAA Model
B4-PC11
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MAHONY JOHN
Address
2009 BARRETT RD
City
BALLSTON SPA
State / Zip Code
NY 12020-2816
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# ERA21LA266