N36133

Substantial
None

Schweizer SGS2-33A S/N: 563

Summary

On July 05, 1992, a Schweizer SGS2-33A (N36133) was involved in an incident near Kendallville, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION, THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, AND THE FAILED TOW ROPE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36133.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 5, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA208
Location
KENDALLVILLE, IN
Event ID
20001211X15119
Coordinates
41.440486, -85.250244
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION, THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, AND THE FAILED TOW ROPE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
563
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
SGS2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KENDALLVILLE SOARING CLUB INC
Address
363 E AIRPORT RD
City
KENDALLVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 46755-2305
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# CHI92LA208