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
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