N2805H

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33AS/N: 515

Summary

On August 15, 2021, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2805H) was involved in an incident near North Springfield, VT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA330. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2805H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 15, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA330
Location
North Springfield, VT
Event ID
20210818103723
Coordinates
43.352998, -72.506206
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
515
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112-5937
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# ERA21LA330