Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 16, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA196
Location
Zebulon, NC
Event ID
20220420104973
Coordinates
35.930731, -78.244951
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTH CAROLINA SOARING ASSOCIATION
Address
66 SWETTS DR
City
ZEBULON
State / Zip Code
NC 27597-6037
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# ERA22LA196