N87RSCHWEIZER SGS 2-322021-10-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32S/N: 41

Summary

On October 09, 2021, a Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N87R) was involved in an accident near San Juan Baptista, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N87R.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 9, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA007
Location
San Juan Baptista, CA
Event ID
20211012104088
Coordinates
36.857972, -121.498440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
41
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-32

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOLLISTER SOARING CENTER LLC
Address
90 SKYLANE DR STE 101
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLISTER
State / Zip Code
CA 95023-2549
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# WPR22LA007