N33929

Substantial
Serious

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A

Summary

On April 17, 1993, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33929) was involved in an accident near Buchanan, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND PROXIMITY OF OBSTRUCTIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33929.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 17, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA084
Location
BUCHANAN, VA
Event ID
20001211X12227
Coordinates
37.519062, -79.679153
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND PROXIMITY OF OBSTRUCTIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HIGH FLIGHTS SOARING CLUB INC
Address
7944 CESSNA DR UNIT 3
City
PEYTON
State / Zip Code
CO 80831-6051
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA084