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March 12, 2024 · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · N2905H
Falcon, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Falcon, CO
Aircraft
Schweizer SGS 2-33A (1979)
Tail Number
N2905H
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA133
The flight instructor stated that during the ground launch he rotated the glider and then accelerated in ground effect before he pulled aft stick to accelerate on the launch arc. He then applied right stick correction for runway alignment after which a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The flight instructor was unable to counter the left roll with flight control inputs and the glider stalled. The tow rope, once side loaded, automatically disconnected as designed. The left wing impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal glider operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor stated that during the ground launch he rotated the glider and then accelerated in ground effect before he pulled aft stick to accelerate on the launch arc. He then applied right stick correction for runway alignment after which a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The flight instructor was unable to counter the left roll with flight control inputs and the glider stalled. The tow rope, once side loaded, automatically disconnected as designed. The left wing impacted the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal glider operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0.2nm S)
Runway16
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer SGS 2-33A
Tail NumberN2905H
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 14 · None · Minor
Crew 2Age 59 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 19 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time09:15
Weather SourceWFAC