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September 22, 1984 · Schweizer SGS 1-36 · N3617U
Marana, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-36
Tail Number
N3617U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA492
THE PLT DELAYED HIS DESCENT/APPROACH TO HIS DESTINATION DUE TO WX. HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION BECAUSE OF DOWNDRAFTS ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESCENT. DURING THE APPROACH (OFF AIRPORT) THE RIGHT WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
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THE PLT DELAYED HIS DESCENT/APPROACH TO HIS DESTINATION DUE TO WX. HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION BECAUSE OF DOWNDRAFTS ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESCENT. DURING THE APPROACH (OFF AIRPORT) THE RIGHT WING TIP CONTACTED THE GROUND RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MST
Nearest Airport2nm NW
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-36
Tail NumberN3617U
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsNone · NONE · Unknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC