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Old June 21st 13, 11:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Glider accident while filming commercial in 2011. NTSB Report updated

the video is heart wrenching. my condolences to friends and family.

I was thinking, the flight is not unlike the second half of a very low pass which has been known to cause another accident in the recent past. Unfortunately done at far too slow of a speed of just 70mph for such a low altitude "pass". Just not enough energy for the pull up and maneuvering back around for landing.