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May 26, 1991 · Alexander Schleicher ASW-24 · N24SN
Beaver Springs, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Beaver Springs, PA
Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher ASW-24
Tail Number
N24SN
Operator
Andrew R Mcquigg
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91DGT05
THE GLIDER PILOT WAS COMPETING IN A SOARING COMPETITION AND WAS DESCENDING ALONG A RIDGE DURING A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE 'ENCOUNTERED A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT TO THE TAIL COMPONENT WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE AND A SUBSEQUENT DESCENT INTO THE TREES.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT AS THE RESULT OF A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT.
Full Narrative
THE GLIDER PILOT WAS COMPETING IN A SOARING COMPETITION AND WAS DESCENDING ALONG A RIDGE DURING A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE 'ENCOUNTERED A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT TO THE TAIL COMPONENT WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE AND A SUBSEQUENT DESCENT INTO THE TREES.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlexander Schleicher ASW-24
Tail NumberN24SN
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAndrew R Mcquigg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO