Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS accident near Damascus, MD

On July 7, 1983, a Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS (glider) was involved in an accident near Damascus, MD. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date

July 7, 1983

Place

Damascus, MD

Aircraft

Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS · Glider

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Substantial

Position

39.291°N, 77.219°W

NTSB ID

20001214X43608

Conditions

Local time

5:30 PM

Light

Daylight

Weather

Visual (VMC)

Wind

360° at 10 kt, gusts 15

Visibility

20 mi

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.