Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 4, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA370
Location
Shirley, NY
Event ID
20220812105728
Coordinates
40.821954, -72.866907
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LONG ISLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
222 GERARD RD
City
YAPHANK
State / Zip Code
NY 11980-9630
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# ERA22LA370