SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Shirley, NY, August 4, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Shirley, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82195, -72.86691 |
| Airport | Brookhaven |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA370 |
| Event ID | 20220812105728 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Registration # | N2055T |
| Operator | LONG ISLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner | LONG ISLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION INC |
| 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 flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.
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.