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October 27, 1983 · Schweizer SGS 1-34 · N7629

North Conway, NH

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Conway, NH
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-34
Tail Number
N7629
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA014

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE GLIDER WAS TOWED TO 2000 FEET AND RELEASED, IN LIFT. FLT WAS IN LIFT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES WHEN A STRONG SINK WAS SUDDENLY ENCOUNTERED. THE GLIDER CRASHED INTO TREES.

Full Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE GLIDER WAS TOWED TO 2000 FEET AND RELEASED, IN LIFT. FLT WAS IN LIFT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES WHEN A STRONG SINK WAS SUDDENLY ENCOUNTERED. THE GLIDER CRASHED INTO TREES.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWhite Mountain (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-34
Tail NumberN7629
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data