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April 22, 1989 · Schweizer T-26E · N1134S
Fremont, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fremont, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer T-26E
Tail Number
N1134S
Operator
Sky Soaring
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA167
THE GLIDER WAS OBSERVED TO EXECUTE AN APPROACH THAT WAS LOW AND IN AN AREA OF POWER LINES. WHILE IN A NOSE HIGH RIGHT TURN TO AVOID THE POWER LINES IT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND COLLIDE WITH TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID OBSTACLES DURING AN INADEQUATELY PLANNED APPROACH.
Full Narrative
THE GLIDER WAS OBSERVED TO EXECUTE AN APPROACH THAT WAS LOW AND IN AN AREA OF POWER LINES. WHILE IN A NOSE HIGH RIGHT TURN TO AVOID THE POWER LINES IT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND COLLIDE WITH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PDT
Nearest AirportFremont Sky Sailing Arpt (1nm)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer T-26E
Tail NumberN1134S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility55 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC