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December 29, 1984 · Schweizer 2-33A · N1229S
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Schweizer 2-33A
Tail Number
N1229S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA068
THE ACFT WAS FLARED FOR LANDING ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE RWY AT EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. THE PLT STATED THAT AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND IMPACTED TREES AT 10-15 FT AGL. THE SPOILERS WERE FOUND IN A RETRACTED POSITION AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS A SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING FLT. THE STUDENT PLT HAD LOGGED LESS THAN AN HOUR OF PIC FLT TIME. THE PLT LATER WROTE A REPORT IN WHICH HE STATED THAT 'I HAD REVERSED THE SPOILER CONTROLS IN MY MIND. WHENI THOUGHT I HAD THEN FULL OPEN, THEY WERE ACTUALLY CLOSED.'
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THE ACFT WAS FLARED FOR LANDING ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE RWY AT EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. THE PLT STATED THAT AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND IMPACTED TREES AT 10-15 FT AGL. THE SPOILERS WERE FOUND IN A RETRACTED POSITION AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS A SUPERVISED SOLO TRAINING FLT. THE STUDENT PLT HAD LOGGED LESS THAN AN HOUR OF PIC FLT TIME. THE PLT LATER WROTE A REPORT IN WHICH HE STATED THAT 'I HAD REVERSED THE SPOILER CONTROLS IN MY MIND. WHENI THOUGHT I HAD THEN FULL OPEN, THEY WERE ACTUALLY CLOSED.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando West (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2430 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer 2-33A
Tail NumberN1229S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC