SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26E
Wake Forest, NC, April 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wake Forest, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.89035, -78.48621 |
| Airport | CROOKED CREEK |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA207 |
| Event ID | 20230425107132 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26E |
| Registration # | N33873 |
| Operator | NORTH CAROLINA SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Owner | NORTH CAROLINA SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a loss of control.
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.