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July 31, 1992 · Schweizer SGU 2-22CK · N3907A
Ephrata, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ephrata, WA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGU 2-22CK
Tail Number
N3907A
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA172
THE STUDENT PILOT OF THE SGU-2-22 GLIDER TOUCHED DOWN OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY, WHICH WAS BEING USED AS A RUNWAY FOR THE GLIDER ACTIVITY. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR, SHE ATTEMPTED A RECOVERY, BUT LANDED IN THE DIRT BESIDE THE TAXIWAY, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. FACTORS INCLUDE A LACK OF TOTAL PILOT EXPEREINCE.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT OF THE SGU-2-22 GLIDER TOUCHED DOWN OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY, WHICH WAS BEING USED AS A RUNWAY FOR THE GLIDER ACTIVITY. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR, SHE ATTEMPTED A RECOVERY, BUT LANDED IN THE DIRT BESIDE THE TAXIWAY, AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 PDT
Nearest AirportEphrata Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length6000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGU 2-22CK
Tail NumberN3907A
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 15 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT