N2524H

Substantial
None

Schweizer SGS 2-33A S/N: 454

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 5, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA197
Location
MANCHESTER, MI
Event ID
20001211X15109
Coordinates
42.140182, -84.030090
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISIONS, FAILURE TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS TOO LOW TO REACH THE AIRPORT, AND ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH HIS GLIDEPATH TO REACH THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
454
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SANDHILL SOARING CLUB
Address
PO BOX 1891
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
MI 48116-5691
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# CHI92LA197