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May 28, 1991 · Schweizer SGS2-33A · N1181S
Little River, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Little River, SC
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS2-33A
Tail Number
N1181S
Operator
Carolina Sailplanes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA101
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT AND WAS ON A SHORT FINAL BELOW THE SURROUNDING TREETOPS WHEN THE WIND CHANGED. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE ROLL CONDITION, BUT ALLOWED THE RIGHT WING TO CONTACT THE GROUND. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE GLIDER PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THAT THE PILOT DRAGGED THE RIGHT WING TIP ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN HE FAILED TO CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE: A WIND SHIFT BELOW THE TREETOPS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT AND WAS ON A SHORT FINAL BELOW THE SURROUNDING TREETOPS WHEN THE WIND CHANGED. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE ROLL CONDITION, BUT ALLOWED THE RIGHT WING TO CONTACT THE GROUND. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE GLIDER PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCypress Bay (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS2-33A
Tail NumberN1181S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarolina Sailplanes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0