N2746HSCHWEIZER 1-26 1989-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER 1-26 S/N: 666

Summary

On July 01, 1989, a Schweizer 1-26 (N2746H) was involved in an accident near Elmira, NY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2746H.

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
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