N2451WSCHWEIZER SGS 2-33 1991-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33

Summary

On March 24, 1991, a Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N2451W) was involved in an accident near Buchanan, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 DECISION TO ATTEMPT THE TAKEOFF WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2451W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 24, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA034
Location
BUCHANAN, VA
Event ID
20001212X16556
Coordinates
37.520202, -79.679550
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT THE TAKEOFF WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RIDGE AND VALLEY SOARING CLUB INC
Address
1525 UNIVERSITY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTESVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 22903
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# BFO91LA034