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July 5, 1992 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N2524H
Manchester, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manchester, MI
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail Number
N2524H
Operator
Kittyhawk Soaring Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA197
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT GLIDER REALIZED HE WAS TOO LOW FOR A NORMAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 36 AS HE NEARED HIS HOME AIRPORT FROM THE NORTH. HE ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT IN ON RUNWAY 18 AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH HIS GLIDEPATH IN ORDER TO REACH IT WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE AND A TREE WHICH WAS ON THE EDGE OF THE PROPERTY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON THE AIRPORT FACING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISIONS, FAILURE TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS TOO LOW TO REACH THE AIRPORT, AND ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH HIS GLIDEPATH TO REACH THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT GLIDER REALIZED HE WAS TOO LOW FOR A NORMAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 36 AS HE NEARED HIS HOME AIRPORT FROM THE NORTH. HE ELECTED TO LAND STRAIGHT IN ON RUNWAY 18 AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH HIS GLIDEPATH IN ORDER TO REACH IT WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE AND A TREE WHICH WAS ON THE EDGE OF THE PROPERTY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON THE AIRPORT FACING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportRossettie (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2465 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN2524H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKittyhawk Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC