Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 21, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA168
Location
GT. BARRINGTON, MA
Event ID
20001212X23808
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM TREE DURING THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTOR WAS A LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
SGS-2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
N2724H AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
15011 CLOUDCROSS CT
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80921-3560
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# NYC90LA168