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December 3, 1989 · Schweizer SGS-2-33A · N2610H
Waynesville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waynesville, OH
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail Number
N2610H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA036
THE CFI STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING IN A STRONG CROSSWIND, THE STUDENT PILOT MADE AN ABRUPT MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE THE GLIDER STRUCK A WIRE. THE AIRCRAFT RECOILED INTO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE DUAL STUDENT DID NOT MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH AND HIS MISJUDGMENT FOR COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH UTILITY WIRES. THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION DURING THE DUEL FLIGHT OPERATION CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE CFI STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING IN A STRONG CROSSWIND, THE STUDENT PILOT MADE AN ABRUPT MOVEMENT OF THE ELEVATOR. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE THE GLIDER STRUCK A WIRE. THE AIRCRAFT RECOILED INTO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EST
Nearest AirportWaynesville (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3675 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail NumberN2610H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC