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June 13, 2021 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N33929
Nellysford, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Nellysford, VA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1975)
Tail Number
N33929
Operator
Shenandoah Valley Soaring
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA21LA248
During an instructional flight in a glider, the student was high on the final approach, deployed the spoilers and entered a forward slip. The flight instructor stated that shortly after, the student “suddenly and unexpectedly” pulled back on the control stick while the rudder and ailerons were cross controlled. The flight instructor immediately took control, pushed the control stick forward and closed the spoilers; however, insufficient altitude remained for a full recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the instructor. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
During an instructional flight in a glider, the student was high on the final approach, deployed the spoilers and entered a forward slip. The flight instructor stated that shortly after, the student “suddenly and unexpectedly” pulled back on the control stick while the rudder and ailerons were cross controlled. The flight instructor immediately took control, pushed the control stick forward and closed the spoilers; however, insufficient altitude remained for a full recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the instructor. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportROCKFISH (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN33929
Aircraft CategoryGli
OperatorShenandoah Valley Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Age 17 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC