N5761SSCHWEIZER SGS 2-32 1992-11-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32 S/N: 59

Summary

On November 07, 1992, a Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N5761S) was involved in an incident near Mokuleia, HI. 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: THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECASTED UNFAVORABLE WINDS (LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT) AND DOWNDRAFTS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5761S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 7, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA031
Location
MOKULEIA, HI
Event ID
20001211X16059
Coordinates
21.570413, -158.119583
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECASTED UNFAVORABLE WINDS (LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT) AND DOWNDRAFTS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
59
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-32
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
3
FAA Model
SGS 2-32

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKYSURFING HAWAII LLC
Address
67-404 KEKAUWA ST
City
WAIALUA
State / Zip Code
HI 96791-9628
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# LAX93LA031