SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Zebulon, NC — April 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA196 |
| Event ID | 20220420104973 |
| Location | Zebulon, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.93073, -78.24495 |
| Airport | Crooked Creek Airfield |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.
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.