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September 4, 1983 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N7590
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail Number
N7590
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA210
AFTER RELEASING FROM AN AERIAL TOW ABOUT 2,000 FT AGL, THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO FIND LIFTING THERMALS. THE GLIDER BEGAN TO DESCEND ABOUT 800 FPM SO THE PLT MANEUVERED TO RETURN TO THE AIRSTRIP. THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL SMALL TREES SHORT OF THE RWY.
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AFTER RELEASING FROM AN AERIAL TOW ABOUT 2,000 FT AGL, THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO FIND LIFTING THERMALS. THE GLIDER BEGAN TO DESCEND ABOUT 800 FPM SO THE PLT MANEUVERED TO RETURN TO THE AIRSTRIP. THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL SMALL TREES SHORT OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportVal-Air (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN7590
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility75 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC