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September 17, 1995 · Schweizer SGU-2-22K · N2717Z

Picayune, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Picayune, MS
Aircraft
Schweizer SGU-2-22K
Tail Number
N2717Z
Operator
Francis K Knippers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA95LA225

The pilot-in-command stated he obtained a weather briefing before departing on the flight and was advised of thunderstorms in the area. While airborne he observed the thunderstorm and thought it had matured and was dissipating. A short time later the thunderstorm developed and started moving towards his destination airport. He decided to make an approach to the airport, but had to abandon the approach due to the thunderstorm. He maneuvered the glider for an approach to a football field when the glider encountered a gust of wind and collided with trees and the roof of a house.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's disregard of a weather forecast and flight into known adverse weather condition (thunderstorm). The thunderstorm, and associated wind gusts, were factors.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 1995, about 1500 central daylight time, a Schweizer SGU-2-22K, N2717Z, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, collided with trees while attempting to land in the vicinity of Picayune, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The glider was destroyed. The pilot-in- command (PIC) reported no injuries and student rated pilot reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Picayune, Mississippi, about 30 minutes before the accident. The PIC stated he obtained a weather briefing from Greenwood Flight Service Station before departing on the flight and was advised of thunderstorms in the area. While in the training area he observed a thunderstorm and believed it had matured and was dissipating. A short time later the thunderstorm started to develop and moved towards the Picayune Airport. He decided to return to the airport and make an approach to runway 23. The approach was terminated due to the thunderstorm reaching the airport first. He maneuvered the glider for an approach to a football field and was about 40 feet agl, when the glider encountered a strong wind gust and collided with the trees and the roof of a house.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGU-2-22K
Tail NumberN2717Z
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFrancis K Knippers
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data