N2781H

Substantial
Serious

SCHWEIZER 1-26E S/N: 671

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 23, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA126
Location
WAYNESBORO, VA
Event ID
20001211X14982
Coordinates
38.060310, -78.900184
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE, AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND THE GUSTY WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
671
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
1-26E
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BJORK RICHARD
Address
PO BOX 1238
City
BRACKETTVILLE
State / Zip Code
TX 78832-1238
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# NYC92LA126