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June 15, 2008 · Schweizer S6S 2-33 · N5714S
Mercer, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mercer, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer S6S 2-33
Tail Number
N5714S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA216
During the instructional flight in the glider, a normal traffic pattern and normal approach were performed to runway 28. About 20 feet above the runway, the certified flight instructor instructed the private pilot to reduce the spoilers slightly and pull back on the stick. The private pilot then increased the spoiler application and moved the control stick forward. The glider immediately hit the runway in a nose-low attitude, bounced once, and slid to a stop down a slope next to the runway. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported with the glider.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
During the instructional flight in the Schweizer SGS 2-33 glider a normal traffic pattern and normal approach were performed to runway 28. About 20 feet above the runway, the CFI instructed the private pilot to reduce the spoilers slightly and pull back on the stick. The private pilot then increased the spoiler application and moved the control stick forward. The glider immediately hit the runway nose low, bounced once and slid to a stop down a slope, beside the runway. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported with the glider.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGrove City Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer S6S 2-33
Tail NumberN5714S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 40 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC