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October 28, 2023 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N17903
Elmira, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elmira, NY
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1973)
Tail Number
N17903
Operator
Harris Hill Soaring
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA029
At the conclusion of the glider flight, the pilot entered the left airport traffic pattern for landing, but the wind conditions had changed, so he maneuvered to the right traffic pattern. While on approach, the glider was too high, so he extended the dive brakes and attempted to slip the glider, but he was unable to lose enough altitude for a safe landing on the runway, and elected to land on an adjacent field. During touchdown, the nose of the glider dug into the soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical issues that precluded normal operation or performance and that he was “just too high” and unable to safely land on the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain.
Full Narrative
At the conclusion of the glider flight, the pilot entered the left airport traffic pattern for landing, but the wind conditions had changed, so he maneuvered to the right traffic pattern. While on approach, the glider was too high, so he extended the dive brakes and attempted to slip the glider, but he was unable to lose enough altitude for a safe landing on the runway, and elected to land on an adjacent field. During touchdown, the nose of the glider dug into the soft terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical issues that precluded normal operation or performance and that he was “just too high” and unable to safely land on the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHarris Hill (1nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length1115 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN17903
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarris Hill Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourcePILO