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September 3, 2022 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N17867
Mount Bethel, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Mount Bethel, PA
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1973)
Tail Number
N17867
Operator
Aero Club Albatross
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA407
The glider took off under aerotow about for a flight in the local soaring area. After flying about 45 minutes the pilot decided to reposition to a different ridge but during his transition, he encountered a loss of lift and started to lose altitude. Unable to gain sufficient lift, he was forced to make an off-airport landing. During his approach, he noticed another glider in the field and there were midfield powerlines. The pilot passed over the glider on the ground but impacted the powerlines. The impact with the powerlines and subsequent collision with terrain resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of 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 resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.
Full Narrative
The glider took off under aerotow about for a flight in the local soaring area. After flying about 45 minutes the pilot decided to reposition to a different ridge but during his transition, he encountered a loss of lift and started to lose altitude. Unable to gain sufficient lift, he was forced to make an off-airport landing. During his approach, he noticed another glider in the field and there were midfield powerlines. The pilot passed over the glider on the ground but impacted the powerlines. The impact with the powerlines and subsequent collision with terrain resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:23 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN17867
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Club Albatross
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC