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
N2451W
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