N1181SSchweizer SGS2-33A 1991-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Schweizer SGS2-33A S/N: 231

Summary

On May 28, 1991, a Schweizer SGS2-33A (N1181S) was involved in an incident near Little River, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THAT THE PILOT DRAGGED THE RIGHT WING TIP ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE FAILED TO CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE: A WIND SHIFT BELOW THE TREETOPS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1181S.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 28, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA101
Location
LITTLE RIVER, SC
Event ID
20001212X16920
Coordinates
33.870651, -78.629501
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT DRAGGED THE RIGHT WING TIP ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE FAILED TO CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE: A WIND SHIFT BELOW THE TREETOPS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
231
Model / ICAO
SGS2-33A

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL91LA101