Schweizer SGS-126E N2958H
31 May 1990 · Warrenton, Virginia, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 31 May 1990 at about 19:30 local time, a Schweizer SGS-126E registered N2958H was involved in an accident near Warrenton, Virginia, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Warrenton, Virginia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Warrenton Airpark (9WO)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGS-126E
- Registration
- N2958H
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- BFO90LA052
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING APPROACH.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT AS HE TURNED FROM BASE TO FINAL, HE REALIZED THAT THE GLIDER WAS TOO LOW TO REACH THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE AND THE GLIDER FELL TO THE GROUND. THE GLIDER PILOT REPORTED 36 HOURS TOTAL FLIGT EXPERIENCE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer SGS-126E accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 1991 | Schweizer SGS 126E | Sutcliffe, Nevada, United States | Nevada Soaring Assoc., Inc. | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 Feb 1985 | Schweizer SGS-126E | Reno, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Schweizer SGS-126E | Ionia, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1990 | Cessna 172RG | Onancock, Virginia, United States | ULF D. Uhlig | Fatal | 2 |
| 9 Sep 1990 | Cessna 182R | Evington, Virginia, United States | Shelby Aviation, Inc. | Fatal | 2 |
| 1 Aug 1990 | Bell TH-1L | Galax, Virginia, United States | Ranger Helicopters Services | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Feb 1990 | Piper PA-28-180 | Norton, Virginia, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 17 Mar 1990 | Cessna 172N | Bedford, Virginia, United States | Virginia Aviation | Fatal | 2 |
| 10 May 1990 | Cessna 210N | Shady Grove Cor, Virginia, United States | Professional Pilot Services | Fatal | 6 |