SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23H-15
Chouteau, OK, June 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chouteau, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.22539, -95.33006 |
| Airport | Mid-America Industrial Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA219 |
| Event ID | 20240612194449 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-23H-15 |
| Registration # | N8667R |
| Operator | TULSA SKYHAWKS SOARING CLUB |
| Owner | TULSA SKYHAWKS SOARING CLUB |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor.
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.