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
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