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May 31, 1990 · Schweizer SGS-126E · N2958H
Warrenton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Warrenton, VA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-126E
Tail Number
N2958H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA052
THE PILOT STATED THAT AS HE TURNED FROM BASE TO FINAL, HE REALIZED THAT THE GLIDER WAS TOO LOW TO REACH THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE AND THE GLIDER FELL TO THE GROUND. THE GLIDER PILOT REPORTED 36 HOURS TOTAL FLIGT EXPERIENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING APPROACH.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT AS HE TURNED FROM BASE TO FINAL, HE REALIZED THAT THE GLIDER WAS TOO LOW TO REACH THE RUNWAY. THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE AND THE GLIDER FELL TO THE GROUND. THE GLIDER PILOT REPORTED 36 HOURS TOTAL FLIGT EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWarrenton Airpark (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length2215 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS-126E
Tail NumberN2958H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourcePILO