Summary
On August 21, 1988, a Schweizer SGS-1-26E (N3613B) was involved in an accident near Elmira, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC88LA227. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3613B.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 21, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA227
Location
ELMIRA, NY
Event ID
20001213X26697
Coordinates
42.129566, -76.870819
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
SGS-1-26E
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26E
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
K & L SOARING LLC
Address
5996 STATE ROUTE 224
City
CAYUTA
State / Zip Code
NY 14824-9723
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC88LA227