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October 25, 1987 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N1219S
Union, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Union, IL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail Number
N1219S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA016
THE GLIDER WAS APPROACHING TO LAND WHEN, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE NOTICED THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESCENDING 'TOO FAST' AND HIS AIRSPEED WAS 'TOO SLOW'. THE PILOT THEN REALIZED HE WASN'T GOING TO MAKE THE RUNWAY AND DECIDED TO LAND THE GLIDER IN A NEARBY FIELD. THE GLIDER TOUCHED DOWN WITH THE RIGHT WING FIRST, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
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THE GLIDER WAS APPROACHING TO LAND WHEN, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE NOTICED THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESCENDING 'TOO FAST' AND HIS AIRSPEED WAS 'TOO SLOW'. THE PILOT THEN REALIZED HE WASN'T GOING TO MAKE THE RUNWAY AND DECIDED TO LAND THE GLIDER IN A NEARBY FIELD. THE GLIDER TOUCHED DOWN WITH THE RIGHT WING FIRST, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportSky Soaring (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN1219S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC