SCHWEIZER SGS 2 33A
Hampshire, IL — September 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA573 |
| Event ID | 20131031X73204 |
| Location | Hampshire, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.14695, -88.51583 |
| Airport | SKY SOARING |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2 33A |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported his glider was about one mile from his destination airport and thought he had enough altitude to make the field, but then he encountered a sink rate. He realized that he would not be able to clear power lines at the edge of the runway so the student pilot decided to make an off field landing in a large open field bordered by several obstructions. During the landing the right wing struck a small tree when the glider was still several feet above ground. The glider landed abruptly and the impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot added that the accident could have been prevented if he had earlier recognized the need to land out and if he had prepared for the event at a higher altitude.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.