Schleicher ASW-27, N129MG: Accident occurred July 15, 2021 at Sterling Airport (3B3), Worcester County, Massachusetts

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The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Enfield, Connecticut

https://registry.faa.gov/N129MG

Location: Sterling, Massachusetts

Accident Number: ERA21LA329

Date and Time: July 15, 2021, 16:00 Local 

Registration: N129MG

Aircraft: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO

Registration: N129MG

Model/Series: ASW 27-18 

Aircraft Category: Glider

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Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

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Aircraft Fire: None

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Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 42.425917,-71.792861 (est)