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May 22, 2007 · Schweizer SGS2-33A · N65844

Los Alamitos, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Los Alamitos, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS2-33A
Tail Number
N65844
Operator
Civil Air Patrol - California Wing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA172

After a normal winch launch, the towrope broke about 300 feet above ground. The pilot made a shallow approach due to the low altitude, and was forced to land the glider at an angle to the runway. The glider skidded off the runway where it struck a parked truck that was about 75 feet from the runway edge.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the towrope during the initial climb out.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2007, at 1555 Pacific daylight time, a Schweizer SGS 2-33A, N65844, veered off the runway following a forced landing and struck a truck at the Los Alamitos (SLI) airport, Los Alamitos, California. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) operated the glider under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The glider sustained substantial damage to the nose area. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local area flight, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating at the time. According to the pilot, at 300 feet above the ground, the towrope broke. He made turns to land on the dirt runway, but was not able to align the glider with the runway. According to the CAP representative, a normal winch launch had been initiated. The tow rope broke at a low altitude, and the pilot made a short approach and landing. The glider landed at an angle and skidded off the runway where it struck a truck parked about 75 feet off the runway edge.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 PDT
Nearest AirportLos Alamitos Army Airfield (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledMvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS2-33A
Tail NumberN65844
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol - California Wing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data