N7784S

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33AS/N: 154

Summary

On April 16, 2022, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7784S) was involved in an accident near Zebulon, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7784S.

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

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
154
Engine Type
None
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