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July 4, 2022 · Schweizer SGS 1-26D · N249AF
Windsor, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Windsor, VA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 1-26D (1968)
Tail Number
N249AF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA365
The pilot stated that after departing for local area soaring, he found himself in “dying lift”. He attempted to recover altitude but was unsuccessful. He said that the glider encountered additional “sink” and did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing on rough terrain the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Thermal lifting-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after departing for local area soaring, he found himself in “dying lift”. He attempted to recover altitude but was unsuccessful. He said that the glider encountered additional “sink” and did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing on rough terrain the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportGarner Airport (0.3nm W)
Runway02/2
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 1-26D
Tail NumberN249AF
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC