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April 17, 1993 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N33929
Buchanan, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Buchanan, VA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail Number
N33929
Operator
Ridge Valley Soaring Club
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA084
THE PILOT WAS DEMONSTRATING A GLIDER TAKEOFF TO THE PASSENGER. THERE WAS CONFUSION ABOUT WHO WAS ACTUALLY ON THE CONTROLS FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT OR THE PASSENGER. THE WIND WAS A QUARTERING LEFT TAILWIND AT 13 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 17 KNOTS. DURING THE GROUND RUN, THE RIGHT WING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE PILOT IN COMMAND TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL, BUT THE WING STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE AND A BUILDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, INADEQUATE CREW COORDINATION, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND PROXIMITY OF OBSTRUCTIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.
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THE PILOT WAS DEMONSTRATING A GLIDER TAKEOFF TO THE PASSENGER. THERE WAS CONFUSION ABOUT WHO WAS ACTUALLY ON THE CONTROLS FOR TAKEOFF, THE PILOT OR THE PASSENGER. THE WIND WAS A QUARTERING LEFT TAILWIND AT 13 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 17 KNOTS. DURING THE GROUND RUN, THE RIGHT WING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE PILOT IN COMMAND TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL, BUT THE WING STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE AND A BUILDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSpringwood Airport (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN33929
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRidge Valley Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO