Schweizer SGS 2-32 N5761S
7 November 1992 · Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 7 November 1992 at about 01:20 local time, a Schweizer SGS 2-32 registered N5761S, operated by Honolulu Soaring Club, Inc., was involved in an accident near Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. 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 01:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States
- Nearest airport
- Dillingham Airfield (PHDH)
- Coordinates
- 21.5704, -158.1196
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGS 2-32
- Registration
- N5761S
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Honolulu Soaring Club, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX93LA031
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECASTED UNFAVORABLE WINDS (LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT) AND DOWNDRAFTS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
SHORTLY AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM AN AERO TOW, THE GLIDER ENCOUNTERED STRONG SINK CONDITIONS. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND EXECUTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE STRONG SINK CONDITIONS CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE APPROACH. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE THE GLIDER AND IT SUSTAINED A HARD LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schweizer SGS-2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 1992 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Warner Springs, California, United States | Bret Willat | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1992 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Manchester, Michigan, United States | Kittyhawk Soaring Club, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jun 1992 | Schweizer SGS 2-32 | New Milford, Connecticut, United States | Nutmeg Soaring Association | No injuries | - |
| 7 Nov 1993 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Morrisville, Vermont, United States | Peter H Smyth | No injuries | - |
| 26 Oct 1991 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Waynesboro, Virginia, United States | Ridge Valley Soaring Club | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Apr 1993 | Schweizer SGS 2-33A | Buchanan, Virginia, United States | Ridge Valley Soaring Club | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 1992 | Bell 206BIII | Kaaawa, Hawaii, United States | Hawaii Intl Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 21 Nov 1992 | Bell 206B-III | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | Paramount Pictures | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Dec 1992 | Hughes 369C | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | Mauna KEA Helicopters, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Dec 1992 | Hughes 269B | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | Maui Wing and Rotor | No injuries | - |
| 13 Dec 1992 | Cessna 185F | Lanai, Hawaii, United States | Wings of Hope, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 30 May 1992 | Hughes 369D | Volcanoes Ntl P, Hawaii, United States | Mauna KEA Helicopters | No injuries | - |