Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 28, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA029
Location
Elmira, NY
Event ID
20231101193339
Coordinates
42.120908, -76.901072
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain.
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
HARRIS HILL SOARING CORP
Address
PO BOX 544
City
HORSEHEADS
State / Zip Code
NY 14845-0544
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# ERA24LA029