Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 1, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA291
Location
Alliance, OH
Event ID
20071011X01558
Coordinates
40.981666, -81.041946
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N65832
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
312
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CLEVELAND SOARING SOCIETY
Address
C/O DALE MESSNER
4523 MAYFAIR RD
Status
Deregistered
City
UNIONTOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 44685-8710
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported he normally sets the altimeter to zero prior to takeoff. The pilot reported he was distracted during the preflight and he forgot to reset the altimeter which was set to field elevation, approximately 1,000 feet. This resulted in the pilot releasing from the tow 1,000 feet lower than what he thought he was. The pilot stated the glider hit the tops of trees while on final approach.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA291