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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Schler ASW27B · Warren, VT · June 17, 2008

Date: June 17, 2008 · 15:00 local
Place: Warren, VT
Airport: Warren/Sugarbush Airport
Phase of flight: Normal Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N227K
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC08CA217
Reported as: Schler ASW27B
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 0 total0 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

(-23) privacy data omitted pilot in command of Schleicher N227K, was participating in a contest at the Warren-Sugarbush airport. privacy data omitted explained that due to arriving thunderstorms, he was attempting to return to the airport. He lost lift and was unable to make it back to the airport. He crashed into trees and destroyed the glider. privacy data omitted did not sustain any injuries.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^ pilot in command of Schleicher N227K, was participating in a contest at the Warren-Sugarbush airport. ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^ explained that due to arriving thunderstorms, he was attempting to return to the airport. He lost lift and was unable to make it back to the airport. He crashed into trees and destroyed the glider. ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^ did not sustain any injuries.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB NYC08CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWarren, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area.Jun 17, 2008 · Substantial damage