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September 9, 2008 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N17939
Boulder, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boulder, CO
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail Number
N17939
Operator
Mile High Gliding
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA157
According to the pilot, he was conducting his fourth solo flight and during the aero tow he "ballooned" and drifted to the right. The pilot repositioned the glider, slack developed in the tow rope, and the rope disconnected from the glider approximately 10 feet above the ground. The pilot did not use the dive brake to descend and landed long, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the glider systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was conducting his fourth solo flight and during the aero tow he "ballooned" and drifted to the right. The pilot repositioned the glider, slack developed in the tow rope, and the rope disconnected from the glider approximately 10 feet above the ground. The pilot did not use the dive brake to descend and landed long, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the glider systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportBoulder Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway08
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN17939
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMile High Gliding
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC