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June 17, 2021 · Schweizer SGS 1-26E NO Series · N2517H
Willimantic, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Willimantic, CT
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-26E NO Series (1976)
Tail Number
N2517H
Operator
Connecticut Soaring Association
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA276
The student pilot was towed aloft and released at 3,000 ft above ground level (agl) two miles south of the airport. After practicing air-work south of the airport with no thermal activity, the flight encountered 2 episodes of significant sink (-1,000 ft/min). With a wind from the northwest at 8 knots, he proceeded for a straight-in approach to runway 36 (nearest runway). When the glider was on a 1-mile final for the runway, a 3rd episode of severe sink was encountered. Realizing he would be unable to reach the runway, the pilot executed a low-energy touchdown on the shoulder of a road about 800 ft from the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the glider and the submitted NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident report confirmed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot recommended performing airwork upwind of the airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was towed aloft and released at 3,000 ft above ground level (agl) two miles south of the airport. After practicing air-work south of the airport with no thermal activity, the flight encountered 2 episodes of significant sink (-1,000 ft/min). With a wind from the northwest at 8 knots, he proceeded for a straight-in approach to runway 36 (nearest runway). When the glider was on a 1-mile final for the runway, a 3rd episode of severe sink was encountered. Realizing he would be unable to reach the runway, the pilot executed a low-energy touchdown on the shoulder of a road about 800 ft from the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the glider and the submitted NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident report confirmed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot recommended performing airwork upwind of the airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 EDT
Nearest AirportWindham Airport (0.4nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26E NO Series
Tail NumberN2517H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConnecticut Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time11:52
Weather SourceWFAC