Jul 9, 2005
Accident
Substantial Moriarty, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the glider pilot's intentional tow release at too low an altitude when he erroneously perceived the tow plane was about to crash. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing.
NTSB DEN05LA108