SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Mount Bethel, PA, September 3, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mount Bethel, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.94099, -75.13852 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA407 |
| Event ID | 20220912105904 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Registration # | N17867 |
| Operator | AERO CLUB ALBATROSS |
| Owner | AERO CLUB ALBATROSS |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.
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.