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July 22, 1986 · Schweizer SGS-2-33A · N33985
Plymouth, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, MA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail Number
N33985
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA189
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE TOW WAS RELEASED FROM THE GLIDER WHEN ITS NOSE STARTED RISING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE GLIDER THENCOLLIDED WITH THE GROUND & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PLT RPRTED THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY MORE INFO &EMPHASIS ON THE CENTER OF GRAVITY PLACEMENT & USE OF BALLAST.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE TOW WAS RELEASED FROM THE GLIDER WHEN ITS NOSE STARTED RISING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE GLIDER THENCOLLIDED WITH THE GROUND & WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PLT RPRTED THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY MORE INFO &EMPHASIS ON THE CENTER OF GRAVITY PLACEMENT & USE OF BALLAST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPLYMOUTH (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail NumberN33985
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNK · Unknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO