SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Boulder, CO — September 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA157 |
| Event ID | 20081003X16580 |
| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03917, -105.22556 |
| Airport | Boulder Municipal Airport |
| 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 pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was conducting his fourth solo flight and during the aero tow he "ballooned" and drifted to the right. The pilot repositioned the glider, slack developed in the tow rope, and the rope disconnected from the glider approximately 10 feet above the ground. The pilot did not use the dive brake to descend and landed long, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the glider systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
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.