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June 12, 1991 · Schweizer SGS 1-34 · N7634
Highland, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Highland, IL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-34
Tail Number
N7634
Operator
St Louis Soaring Assn
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA188
THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO A RUNWAY ON WHICH ANOTHER GLIDER HAD LANDED & HAD STOPPED ABOUT 1/4 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT TRIED TO LAND BEHIND THE OTHER GLIDER BUT LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A DIRT MOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH TO A RUNWAY ON WHICH ANOTHER GLIDER HAD LANDED & HAD STOPPED ABOUT 1/4 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT TRIED TO LAND BEHIND THE OTHER GLIDER BUT LANDED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND HIT A DIRT MOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHighland-Winet (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2250 ft
Runway Width270 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-34
Tail NumberN7634
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Louis Soaring Assn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC