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April 16, 2022 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N7784S
Zebulon, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2022
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Zebulon, NC
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1969)
Tail Number
N7784S
Operator
North Carolina Soaring Association
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA196
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing a tow rope failure and were landing the glider with a light, quartering tailwind. On final approach the glider drifted right of the runway centerline and just before touchdown, the right wing struck a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and canopy. The flight instructor reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing a tow rope failure and were landing the glider with a light, quartering tailwind. On final approach the glider drifted right of the runway centerline and just before touchdown, the right wing struck a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and canopy. The flight instructor reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:34 EDT
Nearest AirportCrooked Creek Airfield (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN7784S
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Carolina Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 15 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC