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N5826V accident description

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Crash location 33.307778°N, 116.583889°W
Nearest city Warner Springs, CA
33.282260°N, 116.633630°W
3.4 miles away
Tail number N5826V
Accident date 30 May 2009
Aircraft type Schweizer Sgs 2-32
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

After being towed to altitude, the pilot of the glider began soaring above a mountain peak. After making several circular passes over the peak the glider began to descend, and the pilot initiated a turn to an adjacent ridge. As he passed over the ridge, he felt the glider sink and he initiated a descending right turn. During the turn, the pilot felt the glider "jolt" and yaw to the left. He verified that the flight controls functioned correctly, and initiated an uneventful straight-in approach and landing at the departure airport. Postaccident inspection revealed damage consistent with an in-flight collision with a tree. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and aileron during the collision.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.

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