N2055TSCHWEIZER S2-33A 1990-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

SCHWEIZER S2-33A S/N: 495

Summary

On March 25, 1990, a Schweizer S2-33A (N2055T) was involved in an accident near Brookhaven, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A HARD LANDING AFTER THE PILOT STALLED THE GLIDER WHILE TURNING ONTO FINAL APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2055T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 25, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA082
Location
BROOKHAVEN, NY
Event ID
20001212X22811
Coordinates
40.780376, -72.909393
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A HARD LANDING AFTER THE PILOT STALLED THE GLIDER WHILE TURNING ONTO FINAL APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
495
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
S2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LONG ISLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
222 GERARD RD
City
YAPHANK
State / Zip Code
NY 11980-9630
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# NYC90LA082