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
N87R
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