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June 29, 1994 · Schweizer 2-33 · N65807

Waynesville, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waynesville, OH
Aircraft
Schweizer 2-33
Tail Number
N65807
Operator
Caesar Creek Soaring Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA123

A student and certified flight instructor(CFI) were on a thermal training flight when they encountered downdrafts. The flight was diverted to a nearby airport. On final approach the CFI realized the glider did not have enough altitude to land on the runway. The CFI took control of the glider and during a right turn the right wing dragged weeds and the glider crashed. The CFI reported that the accident could have been avoided if he had chosen an alternate landing site sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE INSTUCTORS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT WHO MISJUDGED DISTANCE/ALTITUDE.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 1994, about 1615 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 2-33 glider, N65807, being flown as an instructional flight collided with terrain while on approach to runway 26 at the Waynesville Airport near Waynesville, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The certified flight instructor and his student were not injured. The glider sustained substantial damage. The flight was being operated by the Caesar Creek Soaring Club of Waynesville, Ohio under 14 CFR 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector the certified flight instructor(CFI) reported that the flight departed Caesar Creek Gliderport to conduct thermal training. Due to the presence of downdrafts the CFI diverted the flight to the Waynesville Airport. During the approach the CFI realized that the glider lacked sufficient altitude to land on the runway. The CFI reported that he took over the controls from the student and made a right turn. The CFI stated that during the turn the "...R[ight] wing dragged weeds causing hard R[ight] yaw and the nose to hit the ground." A postaccident inspection of the glider revealed that the right wing was sheared off near the midway point and the left wing and nose cone were dented. The pilot stated this accident could have been avoided if he had chosen an alternate landing site sooner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWaynesville (1nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3675 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer 2-33
Tail NumberN65807
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCaesar Creek Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourcePILO

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