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October 9, 2021 · Schweizer SGS 2-32 · N87R

San Juan Baptista, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
San Juan Baptista, CA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-32 (1966)
Tail Number
N87R
Operator
Hollister Soaring Center
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA007

The pilot of the glider reported that, while on a sightseeing flight with two passengers, about 10 minutes into the flight, the glider encountered an area with a loss of lift. He turned toward an area where lift was expected; however, the glider continued to descend. The pilot stated that there was not sufficient altitude to reach the airport, and he elected to land on a dirt road. During the landing flare, about 4-5 ft above ground level (agl), the glider abruptly yawed to the left due to a collision with an object and dropped onto the dirt road in a flat attitude; the glider bounced once and then came to rest upright on the dirt road. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 necessitated a forced landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the glider reported that, while on a sightseeing flight with two passengers, about 10 minutes into the flight, the glider encountered an area with a loss of lift. He turned toward an area where lift was expected; however, the glider continued to descend. The pilot stated that there was not sufficient altitude to reach the airport, and he elected to land on a dirt road. During the landing flare, about 4-5 ft above ground level (agl), the glider abruptly yawed to the left due to a collision with an object and dropped onto the dirt road in a flat attitude; the glider bounced once and then came to rest upright on the dirt road. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHollister Muni (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-32
Tail NumberN87R
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHollister Soaring Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data