N33929SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A2021-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33AS/N: 411

Summary

On June 13, 2021, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33929) was involved in an accident near Nellysford, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA248. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33929.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 13, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA248
Location
Nellysford, VA
Event ID
20210614103251
Coordinates
37.879582, -78.893634
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
411
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HIGH FLIGHTS SOARING CLUB INC
Address
7944 CESSNA DR UNIT 3
City
PEYTON
State / Zip Code
CO 80831-6051
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# ERA21LA248