This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Sunday 2 June 2024 |
| Time: | c. 16:20 LT |
| Type: |  Grob G102 Astir CS |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N152SS |
| MSN: | 1502 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Hogback Mountain Conservation Area, Marlboro, VT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Post Mills Airport, VT (2B9) |
| Post Mills Airport, VT (2B9) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Grob G102 Astir CS experienced a loss of adequate lift necessary to maintain flight and force landed among trees in the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area, Marlboro, Vermont, sustaining minor damage.
The sole pilot onboard the glider was not injured during the incident.
Sources:
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/pilot-rescued-after-crashing-glider-into-tree-in-nhs-white-mountain-national-forest/3387253/
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/06/84-year-old-pilot-crashes-plane-rescued-while-hanging-from-tree.html
FAA ASIAS
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=152SS
https://wingsandwheels.com/media/catalog/product/cache/33eed5a9055abe5aea5699a4a062285a/2/0/207443IMG_7912_5.jpg (photo)
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Jun-2024 16:42 | Geno | Added |
| 03-Jun-2024 18:35 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation