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May 19, 1986 · Schweizer SGS-2-32A · N2979H
Kurtztown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Kurtztown, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-2-32A
Tail Number
N2979H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA137
AFTER FLYING IN THERMALS FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES, THE PLTS RETURNED TO THE ARPT TO LAND. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) STATED THEY CAME OVER THE INITIAL APPROACH POINT AT ABOUT 1000 FT FOR A LANDING ON RUNWAY 30. THE GLIDER PASSED OVER THE END OF THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 150 FEET AGL AND APRX 50 MPH. AFTER PASSING THE RUNWAY END, EXCESSIVE LIFT OCCURRED. SPOILERS AND BRAKES WERE USED, BUT TO NO AVAIL. AS THE GLIDER CONTINUED TO LAND, A LARGE SINK RATE DEVELOPED. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CONTACTED THE GROUND, BREAKING THE SKID AND CAUSING A FLAT TIRE.
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AFTER FLYING IN THERMALS FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES, THE PLTS RETURNED TO THE ARPT TO LAND. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) STATED THEY CAME OVER THE INITIAL APPROACH POINT AT ABOUT 1000 FT FOR A LANDING ON RUNWAY 30. THE GLIDER PASSED OVER THE END OF THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 150 FEET AGL AND APRX 50 MPH. AFTER PASSING THE RUNWAY END, EXCESSIVE LIFT OCCURRED. SPOILERS AND BRAKES WERE USED, BUT TO NO AVAIL. AS THE GLIDER CONTINUED TO LAND, A LARGE SINK RATE DEVELOPED. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CONTACTED THE GROUND, BREAKING THE SKID AND CAUSING A FLAT TIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKurtztown (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS-2-32A
Tail NumberN2979H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsNone · NONE · Unknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO