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October 31, 1987 · Schweizer 2-33 · N2669H
Blairstown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Blairstown, NJ
Aircraft
Schweizer 2-33
Tail Number
N2669H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC88LA022
AS THE GLIDER WAS BEING TOWED IT LIFTED TOO HIGH ABOVE THE TOW PLANE. AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 55 TO 65 FEET IT WAS DISCONNECTED. HOWEVER THE GLIDER WAS TILTING SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT, IT STALLED AND CRASHED.
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AS THE GLIDER WAS BEING TOWED IT LIFTED TOO HIGH ABOVE THE TOW PLANE. AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 55 TO 65 FEET IT WAS DISCONNECTED. HOWEVER THE GLIDER WAS TILTING SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND AS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT, IT STALLED AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportBlairstown (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 2-33
Tail NumberN2669H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO