Accident Schweizer SGS 1-35 N2739H, Sunday 13 May 1979
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Date:Sunday 13 May 1979
Time:13:30
Type:Schweizer SGS 1-35
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N2739H
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Colorado Springs, CO -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Westcliff, CO
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
GLIDER-COLLIDED WITH ROCKS AFTER LOOSING THERMAL LIFT.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: DEN79DTE38
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB Identification: DEN79DTE38

Revision history:

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29-Jan-2010 11:27 DColclasure Added

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