N1139S

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER 1-26E S/N: 519

Summary

On July 27, 1992, a Schweizer 1-26E (N1139S) was involved in an accident near Ridgeland, SC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH A WINDSHIFT ON FINAL APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1139S.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 27, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA178
Location
RIDGELAND, SC
Event ID
20001211X15237
Coordinates
32.480064, -80.979888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH A WINDSHIFT ON FINAL APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
519
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
1-26E
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FAULT LINE FLYERS INC
Address
PO BOX 1428
City
LEANDER
State / Zip Code
TX 78646-1428
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# MIA92LA178