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March 11, 2017 · Schweizer SGS126 E · N17933
Bangor, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bangor, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS126 E (1973)
Tail Number
N17933
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA196
The glider pilot reported that, while returning to his home airport, he was unable to find enough lift and did not have enough altitude to cross a section of land called "The Gap." After he altered course to land at an alternate airport, he attempted to ridge soar but again did not encounter enough lift. He "hugged the ridge top" for as long as he could and then proceeded down a valley in anticipation of landing in a field. Subsequently, the glider collided with trees preceding the field and came to rest suspended in the trees. The glider sustained substantial damage to both wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that while returning to his home airport, he was unable to find enough lift, and did not have enough altitude to cross a section of land called "The Gap". After he altered course to land at an alternate airport he attempted to ridge soar, but was again unable to encounter enough lift. He "hugged the ridge top" for as long as he could and then proceeded down a valley in anticipation of landing in a field. Subsequently, the glider collided with trees prior to the field and came to rest suspended in the trees. The glider sustained substantial damage to both wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS126 E
Tail NumberN17933
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 7 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC