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March 9, 1997 · Schweizer SGS-233A · N2559H

Woodbine, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Woodbine, MD
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-233A
Tail Number
N2559H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD97LA062

According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the glider struck trees during final approach to a grass strip. According to FAA records, the pilot received a third class medical on October 3, 1991, at which time he reported over 260 hours of total flight experience. The FAA and NTSB were unable to obtain any information from the pilot, and a completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2 was not received from the pilot/operator of the glider. |Examination of the wreckage did not disclose any anomalies with the glider.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot misjudged his altitude during approach.

Full Narrative

On March 9, 1997, at 1600 eastern standard time, N2559H, a Schweizer SGS-233A glider, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during final approach at the Woodbine Airport, Woodbine, Maryland. The private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local, personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, during final approach to a grass strip, the glider struck trees. The pilot reported over 260 hours of total flight experience when he completed a third class medical certificate that was issued on October 3, 1991. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were unable to obtain any information from the pilot, and a completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2 was not received from the pilot/operator of the glider. Examination of the wreckage did not disclose any anomalies with the glider.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportWOODBINE (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS-233A
Tail NumberN2559H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data