N2746H

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER 1-26 S/N: 666

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA152
Location
ELMIRA, NY
Event ID
20001213X28950
Coordinates
42.130306, -76.869880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2746H
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
666
Engine Type
Unknown
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
1-26 SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HANKINSON THOMAS R
Address
100 POTTERS WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH WALES
State / Zip Code
PA 19454-1252
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# NYC89LA152