N65843

Destroyed
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A S/N: 333

Summary

On August 30, 1989, a Cessna 182E (N9340X) was involved in an accident near Hemet, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION BETWEEN THE TOW PILOT AND GLIDER PILOT, FAILURE OF THE GLIDER PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE, AND THE TOW PILOT'S MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE GLIDER PILOT'S INTENTIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA291. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9340X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA291
Location
HEMET, CA
Event ID
20001213X29170
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION BETWEEN THE TOW PILOT AND GLIDER PILOT, FAILURE OF THE GLIDER PILOT TO OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE, AND THE TOW PILOT'S MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE GLIDER PILOT'S INTENTIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
333
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DELASH JOHN M
Address
131 CHANDELLE LN
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30292-3469
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# LAX89LA291