Schweizer SGS 2-33A N34396
26 October 1991 · Waynesboro, Virginia, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 26 October 1991 at about 18:00 local time, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A registered N34396, operated by Ridge Valley Soaring Club, was involved in an accident near Waynesboro, Virginia, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 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 18:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Waynesboro (W13)
- Coordinates
- 38.0594, -78.8992
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGS 2-33A
- Registration
- N34396
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Ridge Valley Soaring Club
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- BFO92LA003
People
2 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE STUDENT GLIDER PILOT REALIZED THAT HE HAD DRIFTED TOO FAR FROM HIS DEPARTURE FIELD. HE ASKED THE INSTRUCTOR TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE INSTRUCTOR CONSIDERED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD BUT DECIDED TO ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. AS THE INSTRUCTOR MANEUVERED FOR THE APPROACH OVER A HIGH POINT OF GROUND, THE GLIDER STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE AND CRASHED SHORT OF THE AIRPORT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer SGS-2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 1991 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Hemet, California, United States | Michael & Julie Venable | No injuries | - |
| 20 Oct 1991 | Schweizer SGS-2-33A | Fremont, California, United States | Fremont Sky Sailing | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Jan 1991 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States | Mohawk Soaring Club | No injuries | - |
| 14 Nov 1991 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Groveland, Florida, United States | Seminole Flying & Soaring, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1991 | Schweizer SGS 2-33 | Buchanan, Virginia, United States | Ridge & Valley Soaring Club | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Apr 1990 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Morgan, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 1991 | Cessna 310D | Christiansburg, Virginia, United States | U.s. Air Salvage | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 May 1991 | Piper PA-22-150 | Danville, Virginia, United States | Eoanna K. Casey | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 May 1991 | Smith Ted Aerostar STP1 | Quinton, Virginia, United States | Walter K. Crawford, JR. | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 1991 | Grumman AA-1C | Union Hall, Virginia, United States | Christopher P. Nelson | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1991 | Cessna 150G | Stuart, Virginia, United States | C-150 Group Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1991 | Cessna 172 | South Boston, Virginia, United States | Wings & Props Flying Club | Minor injuries | - |