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N363KS accident description

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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

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

The glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.

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