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July 29, 2004 · Schweizer SGS 2-33 · N33950

Warrensburg, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Warrensburg, MO
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33
Tail Number
N33950
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA200

The glider impacted a fence during landing following a simulated towline break. The pilot reported that during the landing a gust of wind raised the right wing of the glider causing the left wing to contact the ground. The pilot reported that due to the 8 to 10 inch tall grass the glider veered to the left. The glider subsequently impacted a barbed-wire fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall grass, and the fence were contributing factors.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 2004, about 1015 central daylight time, a Schweizer SGS 2-33 glider, N33950, piloted by a private pilot and designated pilot examiner, received substantial damage during landing after simulating a towline break on initial climb after takeoff. The glider was landing on the turf adjacent to runway 36 at the Skyhaven Airport near Warrensburg, Missouri. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. No injuries were reported. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that during the takeoff the examiner released the glider from the tow-plane to simulate a towline break. He stated that the release was made about 200 feet above the ground. The pilot reported that during the subsequent landing, a gust of wind raised the right wing of the glider causing the left wing to contact the ground. The pilot reported that due to the 8 to 10 inch tall grass the glider veered to the left. The glider subsequently impacted a barbed-wire fence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33
Tail NumberN33950
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 64 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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