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N2429W accident description

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Crash location 39.476667°N, 84.093611°W
Nearest city Waynesville, OH
39.529782°N, 84.086601°W
3.7 miles away
Tail number N2429W
Accident date 10 Jul 2010
Aircraft type Schweizer Sgs 1-26B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The student glider pilot was towed to an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level and 2 miles from the departure airport, before releasing for a training flight in the local area. Unable to locate sustained lift, the student pilot returned to the airport for landing. The student pilot "thought that [she] had sufficient altitude to safely return to [departure airport]"; however, the glider contacted trees and terrain near the airport. Examination of the glider revealed both composite wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot stated there were no anomalies with the glider prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.

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