N65943

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26E S/N: 583

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 23, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA184
Location
ALABASTER, AL
Event ID
20001213X28726
Coordinates
33.220661, -86.820785
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE GLIDER PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF AREA WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE FLIGHT, WHICH NECESSITATED AN OFF-AIRPORT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND LED TO A COLLISION WITH ROUGH TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA, THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY REGARDING AREA WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH EXISTED AT THE LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N65943
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
583
Engine Type
Unknown
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-26E SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STAHL ROY E
Address
10336 OLD BEULAH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KENLY
State / Zip Code
NC 27542-8661
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# ATL89LA184