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May 30, 2009 · Schweizer SGS 2-32 · N5826V
Warner Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Warner Springs, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-32
Tail Number
N5826V
Operator
Sky Sailing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA272
After being towed to altitude, the pilot of the glider began soaring above a mountain peak. After making several circular passes over the peak the glider began to descend, and the pilot initiated a turn to an adjacent ridge. As he passed over the ridge, he felt the glider sink and he initiated a descending right turn. During the turn, the pilot felt the glider "jolt" and yaw to the left. He verified that the flight controls functioned correctly, and initiated an uneventful straight-in approach and landing at the departure airport. Postaccident inspection revealed damage consistent with an in-flight collision with a tree. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and aileron during the collision.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
After being towed to altitude, the pilot of the glider began soaring above a mountain peak. After making several circular passes over the peak the glider began to descend, and the pilot initiated a turn to an adjacent ridge. As he passed over the ridge, he felt the glider sink and he initiated a descending right turn. During the turn, the pilot felt the glider "jolt" and yaw to the left. He verified that the flight controls functioned correctly, and initiated an uneventful straight-in approach and landing at the departure airport. Postaccident inspection revealed damage consistent with an in-flight collision with a tree. The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and aileron during the collision.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWarner Springs (5nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-32
Tail NumberN5826V
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Sailing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 9 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time23:13
Weather SourceWFAC