Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA311
Location
Monee, IL
Event ID
20250807200737
Coordinates
41.377385, -87.689964
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn.
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
HELGERSEN WILLIAM A SR
Address
11617 N BRIGHTWAY DR
City
MOKENA
State / Zip Code
IL 60448-1411
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# CEN25LA311