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January 25, 1997 · Schweizer SGS-2-33A · N233HH

Clermont, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Clermont, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail Number
N233HH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA074

The pilot elected to be towed aloft, as a cold front was approaching. While on final approach to land, the glider encountered a wind gust, which resulted in an uncommanded left bank and a 120-degree change in direction. The pilot recovered, then landed the glider in trees short of the runway. The gliderport owner stated that he was just about to cancel flight operations when the accident occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to be towed aloft with a cold front nearby, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with wind gusts from the nearby cold front and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On January 25, 1997, about 1302 eastern standard time, a Schweizer SGS2-33A glider, N233HH, registered to Seminole Flying & Soaring, Inc., collided with trees while on final approach to land at the Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the flight. The glider was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight was towed aloft about 1236 from the Seminole Lake Gliderport. The pilot stated that there was a cold front approaching from the northwest about 3-4 miles away. While on final approach the glider entered an uncommanded left bank resulting in a 120-degree change in direction. He recovered then landed in trees short of the runway. According to the owner of the gliderport, he was just about to cancel flight operations about the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:02 EST
Nearest AirportSeminole Lake Gliderport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail NumberN233HH
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data