N2905H

Substantial
Minor

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33AS/N: 545

Summary

On March 12, 2024, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2905H) was involved in an accident near Falcon, CO. 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 control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2905H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA133
Location
Falcon, CO
Event ID
20240312193927
Coordinates
38.942770, -104.569900
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 control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
545
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
SGS 2-33A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
SGS 2-33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HIGH FLIGHTS SOARING CLUB
Address
7944 CESSNA DR UNIT 3
City
PEYTON
State / Zip Code
CO 80831-6051
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# CEN24LA133