N2637H

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A S/N: 447

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 8, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA046
Location
KUTZTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001212X22484
Coordinates
40.519847, -75.769668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER DECISION OF THE GLIDER PILOT TO EXIT THE GLIDER WITHOUT POSITIVE ASSURANCE THAT THE TOW PILOT HAD RECEIVED HIS SIGNAL OR THAT THE GLIDER WAS RELEASED FROM THE TOW PLANE. A RELATED FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF CREW COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PILOTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
447
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KUTZTOWN AVIATION SVC INC
Address
PO BOX 65
City
GERMANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 18053-0065
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# NYC90LA046