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February 19, 2000 · Schweizer SGS2-33A · N65819

Miami, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS2-33A
Tail Number
N65819
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA093

While on approach the glider did not have sufficient altitude to clear power lines about 150 feet from the runway. The pilot turned the glider to the left to avoid contacting the power lines. The left wing tip contacted the ground. The glider came to rest heading in the opposite direction short of the runway. The pilot never returned the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, and his account of the events are not known.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot planned the approach too low, which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear powerlines, and the subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On February 19, 2000, about 1300 eastern standard time, a Schweizer SGS2-33A glider, N65819, owned by a private individual impacted with the ground during an approach near Miami, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. The glider was substantially damaged. The airline transport-rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated from a private glider field about 15 minutes earlier. The glider was on approach to runway 09, and according to the FAA did not have sufficient altitude to clear power lines about 150 feet from the runway. The pilot turned the glider to the left to avoid contacting the power lines. The left wing tip contacted the ground. The glider came to rest heading in the opposite direction, about 10 feet from the approach end of the runway. The pilot never returned the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, and his account of the events are not known.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportMiami Gliderport (0nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length2600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS2-33A
Tail NumberN65819
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data