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August 15, 2021 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N2805H
North Springfield, VT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
North Springfield, VT
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1978)
Tail Number
N2805H
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA330
Two glider pilots were conducting a simulated rope break from 200ft above ground level (AGL). The glider pilot had requested the tow pilot sidestep right on upwind further than normal to allow for enough distance between the upwind leg and the runway. After a normal takeoff, the tow pilot sidestepped further right than the previous flights. After the tow rope was released, the glider pilot made a steep turn back toward the runway and realized that the runway was beyond glide distance. The pilot elected to land the glider in a clear area beside a dirt road, but during the landing, the left wing impacted a tree, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.
Full Narrative
Two glider pilots were conducting a simulated rope break from 200ft above ground level (AGL). The glider pilot had requested the tow pilot sidestep right on upwind further than normal to allow for enough distance between the upwind leg and the runway. After a normal takeoff, the tow pilot sidestepped further right than the previous flights. After the tow rope was released, the glider pilot made a steep turn back toward the runway and realized that the runway was beyond glide distance. The pilot elected to land the glider in a clear area beside a dirt road, but during the landing, the left wing impacted a tree, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:41 EDT
Nearest AirportHartness State (Springfield) (0.7nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN2805H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourcePILO