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July 2, 1988 · Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 SGS 1-23H · N8619R
Hammonton, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hammonton, NJ
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 SGS 1-23H
Tail Number
N8619R
Operator
William a Miller
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC88DHD03
THE GLIDER PILOT WAS IN A LEFT TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 3, WHEN HE REALIZED THE GLIDER WAS TOO LOW. REPORTEDLY, HE TRIED TO 'STRETCH' HIS GLIDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE GLIDER STALLED & ENTERED A SPIN AT ABOUT 500 TO 600 FT AGL. THE PILOT INITIATED SPIN RECOVERY PROCEDURES, BUT THE GLIDER CRASHED BEFORE HE RECOVERED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE GLIDER PILOT'S FAILURE TO AVOID THE STALL/SPIN ENCOUNTERED DURING LOW ALTITUDE OPERATION IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN.
Full Narrative
THE GLIDER PILOT WAS IN A LEFT TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 3, WHEN HE REALIZED THE GLIDER WAS TOO LOW. REPORTEDLY, HE TRIED TO 'STRETCH' HIS GLIDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE GLIDER STALLED & ENTERED A SPIN AT ABOUT 500 TO 600 FT AGL. THE PILOT INITIATED SPIN RECOVERY PROCEDURES, BUT THE GLIDER CRASHED BEFORE HE RECOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:31 EDT
Nearest AirportHammonton Muni (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length3004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-23H-15 SGS 1-23H
Tail NumberN8619R
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilliam a Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsNone · NONE · Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter31.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT