SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32
San Juan Baptista, CA, October 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Juan Baptista, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.85797, -121.49844 |
| Airport | HOLLISTER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA007 |
| Event ID | 20211012104088 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-32 |
| Registration # | N87R |
| Operator | HOLLISTER SOARING CENTER LLC |
| Owner | HOLLISTER SOARING CENTER LLC |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
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.