SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Sanford, ME, June 5, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sanford, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.39381, -70.70800 |
| Airport | SANFORD SEACOAST RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA244 |
| Event ID | 20210610103238 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Registration # | N7776S |
| Operator | Sanford Soaring Club |
| Owner | Sanford Soaring Club |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
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.