| Crash location | 32.388055°N, 111.421667°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Marana, AZ
32.436738°N, 111.225382°W 11.9 miles away |
| Tail number | N77MA |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 05 Aug 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Eiriavion Oy Pik 20B |
| Additional details: | None |
While returning from a cross-country glider flight, the pilot reported losing lift and encountering downdrafts along his route. He elected to make an off-airport landing. During the landing approach, the glider impacted the top of a tree at approximately 12 feet above the ground; subsequently, it impacted terrain on the chin of its' fuselage and came to rest in an upright position. The force of the impact resulted in the separation of both wings. Examination of the glider revealed that the fuselage, canopy, and wings were structurally damaged.
A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.