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October 1, 1992 · Schweizer SSG 2-33A · N2763H
Heber City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Heber City, UT
Aircraft
Schweizer SSG 2-33A
Tail Number
N2763H
Operator
Rowser Leland C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA005
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN AERO-TOW TAKEOFF IN THE FUSELAGE WHEEL LANDING GEAR EQUIPPED GLIDER WITH THE LEFT WING SKID ON THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT DRIFTED LEFT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED A TAXIWAY SIGN BESIDE THE RUNWAY WHEN THE ACFT REACHED ABOUT 5 MPH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PROPER ALIGNMENT WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SIGN LOCATED BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN AERO-TOW TAKEOFF IN THE FUSELAGE WHEEL LANDING GEAR EQUIPPED GLIDER WITH THE LEFT WING SKID ON THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT DRIFTED LEFT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED A TAXIWAY SIGN BESIDE THE RUNWAY WHEN THE ACFT REACHED ABOUT 5 MPH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportHeber Valley (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length6900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SSG 2-33A
Tail NumberN2763H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRowser Leland C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:34
Weather SourceWFAC