SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32

San Juan Baptista, CA — October 9, 2021

Event Information

DateOctober 9, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR22LA007
Event ID20211012104088
LocationSan Juan Baptista, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.85797, -121.49844
AirportHOLLISTER MUNI
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeSCHWEIZER
ModelSGS 2-32
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
None0
Total Injured3

Event Location

Probable Cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.

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.

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