N2055TSCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A2022-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33AS/N: 495

Summary

On August 04, 2022, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2055T) was involved in an incident near Shirley, NY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA370. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2055T.

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

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
495
Engine Type
None
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