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August 4, 2022 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N2055T

Shirley, NY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shirley, NY
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1977)
Tail Number
N2055T
Operator
Long Island Soaring Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA370

The flight instructor of the glider reported that the takeoff for the instruction flight was along a grass area adjacent to a paved runway. The takeoff began with the right wing down to practice a standard unassisted takeoff. As the takeoff roll began, the right wing rose, and the glider entered ground effect. Several seconds later, the flight instructor heard a “boom” as the glider bounced up. He then released the tow rope and landed straight down the grass runway uneventfully. The flight instructor exited the glider and noted damage to the right wing as a result of a collision with an electrical junction box for the runway’s precision approach path indicator. He added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the glider. Postaccident examination of the glider by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed substantial damage to the glider’s right aileron.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor of the glider reported that the takeoff for the instruction flight was along a grass area adjacent to a paved runway. The takeoff began with the right wing down to practice a standard unassisted takeoff. As the takeoff roll began, the right wing rose, and the glider entered ground effect. Several seconds later, the flight instructor heard a “boom” as the glider bounced up. He then released the tow rope and landed straight down the grass runway uneventfully. The flight instructor exited the glider and noted damage to the right wing as a result of a collision with an electrical junction box for the runway’s precision approach path indicator. He added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the glider. Postaccident examination of the glider by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed substantial damage to the glider’s right aileron.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:57 EDT
Nearest AirportBrookhaven (0nm E)
Runway15
Runway Length4222 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN2055T
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLong Island Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · None · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data