SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Elmira, NY — October 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA029 |
| Event ID | 20231101193339 |
| Location | Elmira, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.12091, -76.90107 |
| Airport | HARRIS HILL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain.
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.