N2890H

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A S/N: 550

Summary

On November 14, 1991, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2890H) was involved in an incident near Groveland, FL. 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: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2890H.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 14, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92LA028
Location
GROVELAND, FL
Event ID
20001212X18490
Coordinates
28.919456, -81.490043
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
550
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112-6000
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# MIA92LA028