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September 25, 2005 · Schweizer SGS-2-33A · N33964
Windsor, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Windsor, VA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail Number
N33964
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD05CA148
The student pilot of a Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider was on her first solo flight. The pilot released the glider from the tow plane about 3000 feet mean sea level, and upon returning to the gliderport, descended below traffic pattern altitude because she "misread her altimeter." According to witnesses, the glider appeared "very low" on the base leg. The pilot overflew the runway approach path, turned "too sharply" to align with the runway centerline, and "[the glider] fell out of the sky." The glider overflew the runway and struck a hangar wall, a tent support post, and came to rest on top of two ground support vehicles. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot of a Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider was on her first solo flight. The pilot released the glider from the tow plane about 3000 feet mean sea level, and upon returning to the gliderport, descended below traffic pattern altitude because she "misread her altimeter." According to witnesses, the glider appeared "very low" on the base leg. The pilot overflew the runway approach path, turned "too sharply" to align with the runway centerline, and "[the glider] fell out of the sky." The glider overflew the runway and struck a hangar wall, a tent support post, and came to rest on top of two ground support vehicles. The pilot reported that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS-2-33A
Tail NumberN33964
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 16 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:41
Weather SourceWFAC