N1176S

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A S/N: 226

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 17, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA013
Location
WARNER SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001211X15902
Coordinates
33.280960, -116.599411
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PLANNED APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY, AND, HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT ACCELERATED STALL/SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
226
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKY SAILING INC
Address
31930 HIGHWAY 79
City
WARNER SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CA 92086-9625
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# LAX93LA013