N34396

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A S/N: 417

Summary

On October 26, 1991, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N34396) was involved in an accident near Waynesboro, VA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34396.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 26, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO92LA003
Location
WAYNESBORO, VA
Event ID
20001212X18255
Coordinates
38.059425, -78.899208
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI). CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
417
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SWETT FRANK M
Address
66 SWETTS DR
City
ZEBULON
State / Zip Code
NC 27597-6037
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# BFO92LA003