The 70-year-old died after attempting to land at Blairstown Airport on Sunday, police said.
The glider was upside down in a grass area near Lambert Road when Blairstown police arrived shortly before 3 p.m., according to Chief Scott Johnsen.
Emergency workers treated the pilot but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. His identity was not immediately available. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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