Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 3, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA407
Location
Mount Bethel, PA
Event ID
20220912105904
Coordinates
40.940994, -75.138515
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AERO CLUB ALBATROSS
Address
36 LAMBERT RD
City
BLAIRSTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 07825-9307
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# ERA22LA407