Accident Sequence
The aircraft was towed to an altitude of 3,000 feet. The pilot set up for landing and entered the traffic pattern at the initial point at approximately 1,200 feet. The approach proceeded normally until the aircraft reached the base leg. After turning onto the base leg, the pilot encountered a high sink rate. In an attempt to extend the glide, the pilot increased the airspeed and turned directly toward the final approach leg. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain short of the runway, coming to rest in a wooded area.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted under visual conditions. No information about the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or time of day is provided in the source. The number of occupants and extent of injuries are also unspecified. No weather characterization or ATC involvement is mentioned.
Investigation Findings
The source does not state a probable cause for the accident. The report describes the sequence of events but does not attribute the high sink rate to any specific factor or draw conclusions about the pilot's actions.