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September 2, 2013 · Schweizer SGS 2 33A Undesignat · N2668H
Hampshire, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hampshire, IL
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2 33A Undesignat (1976)
Tail Number
N2668H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA573
The student pilot reported his glider was about one mile from his destination airport and thought he had enough altitude to make the field, but then he encountered a sink rate. He realized that he would not be able to clear power lines at the edge of the runway so the student pilot decided to make an off field landing in a large open field bordered by several obstructions. During the landing the right wing struck a small tree when the glider was still several feet above ground. The glider landed abruptly and the impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot added that the accident could have been prevented if he had earlier recognized the need to land out and if he had prepared for the event at a higher altitude.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported his glider was about one mile from his destination airport and thought he had enough altitude to make the field, but then he encountered a sink rate. He realized that he would not be able to clear power lines at the edge of the runway so the student pilot decided to make an off field landing in a large open field bordered by several obstructions. During the landing the right wing struck a small tree when the glider was still several feet above ground. The glider landed abruptly and the impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot added that the accident could have been prevented if he had earlier recognized the need to land out and if he had prepared for the event at a higher altitude.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 CDT
Nearest AirportSky Soaring (1nm SSW)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2 33A Undesignat
Tail NumberN2668H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsNone
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC