N15SHSchweizer SGS 1-26 1990-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Schweizer SGS 1-26 S/N: 076

Summary

On May 23, 1990, a Schweizer SGS 1-26 (N15SH) was involved in an incident near Waialua, HI. 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: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CLOUDS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15SH.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA190
Location
WAIALUA, HI
Event ID
20001212X23189
Coordinates
21.570886, -158.119567
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CLOUDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
076
Engine Type
Unknown
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-26 SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PILGER MARK E
Address
94-544 KUPUOHI ST APT 102
Status
Deregistered
City
WAIPAHU
State / Zip Code
HI 96797-5315
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# LAX90LA190