NTSB Identification: NYC77FNE02
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: SCHWEIZER SGS233, registration: N33977
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3378  76/10/17   PITTSFIELD,MA       SCHWEIZER SGS233    CR-  0  1  1  INSTRUCTIONAL             PRIVATE, AGE 22, 60 TOTAL
        TIME - 1120                    N33977              PX-  0  0  0  DUAL                      HOURS, ALL IN TYPE, NOT
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - PITTSFIELD
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          PITTSFIELD,MA               LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL                                                    TAKEOFF: OTHER
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
        REMARKS- PIC LOST CONTROL OF GLIDER WHILE BEING LAUNCHED BY WINCH.
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