| Crash location | 42.120834°N, 76.900833°W |
| Nearest city | Elmira, NY
42.094519°N, 76.779121°W 6.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N363KS |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 07 Jul 2008 |
| Aircraft type | Schleicher ASK-21 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated that after his Schleicher ASK-21 glider was towed aloft to 2,000 feet and released, he flew too far from the airport traffic pattern. He said that during the return to the airport, he encountered a "sink and waterfall" effect, which caused a low approach, resulting in his inability to make it to the airport. Subsequently, there was a collision with terrain 100 feet short of the runway. The pilot added that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the glider.
The glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.