Schweizer SGU 2-22CK N3907A
31 July 1992 · Ephrata, Washington, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 31 July 1992 at about 14:20 local time, a Schweizer SGU 2-22CK registered N3907A, operated by Civil Air Patrol Inc, was involved in an accident near Ephrata, Washington, 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 14:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Ephrata, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH)
- Coordinates
- 47.2691, -119.5896
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGU 2-22CK
- Registration
- N3907A
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Civil Air Patrol Inc
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA172
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. FACTORS INCLUDE A LACK OF TOTAL PILOT EXPEREINCE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT OF THE SGU-2-22 GLIDER TOUCHED DOWN OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY, WHICH WAS BEING USED AS A RUNWAY FOR THE GLIDER ACTIVITY. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR, SHE ATTEMPTED A RECOVERY, BUT LANDED IN THE DIRT BESIDE THE TAXIWAY, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer SGU-2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 1995 | Schweizer SGU-2-22K | Picayune, Mississippi, United States | Francis K. Knippers | Minor injuries | - |
| 15 Oct 1988 | Schweizer SGU-2-22E | Benton, Tennessee, United States | Mike Reisman | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jul 1998 | Schweizer SGU 2-22E | Canon City, Colorado, United States | Flight Training Adventure Camp | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1999 | Schweizer SGU-2-22E | Hobbs, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Apr 1983 | Schweizer SGU 2-22E | Cadiz, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 May 1982 | Schweizer SGU 2 22E | Belden, Ohio, United States | Vincent L. Consigli | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Olympia, Washington, United States | Center O Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 210N | Spokane, Washington, United States | Soft Water Service Company | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Vancouver, Washington, United States | Tabooma Flyers Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 May 1992 | Pilatus B-4 PC 11A | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | Butler, John | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 May 1992 | Rockwell S2R | St. John, Washington, United States | Larmie Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1992 | Fairchild 24W-40 | Toledo, Washington, United States | McKenney, Robert E. | No injuries | - |