SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Hood River, OR, April 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hood River, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.67428, -121.52163 |
| Airport | KEN JERNSTEDT AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA138 |
| Event ID | 20250422200048 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Registration # | N5786S |
| 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 glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
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.