Accident Details
Date
Thursday, April 26, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA092
Location
UNIONVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X23017
Coordinates
39.899971, -75.740699
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT WHICH NECESSITATED A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN COVERED BY TREES AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
SGS-1-26B
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
STEWARTS AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
4925 N STATE ROUTE 42
City
WAYNESVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 45068-9278
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# NYC90LA092