Schweizer S6S 2-33
Mercer, PA — June 15, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA216 |
| Event ID | 20080720X01080 |
| Location | Mercer, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.21901, -80.22924 |
| Airport | Grove City Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Schweizer |
| Model | S6S 2-33 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The private pilot's improper aircraft handling.
Full Narrative
During the instructional flight in the Schweizer SGS 2-33 glider a normal traffic pattern and normal approach were performed to runway 28. About 20 feet above the runway, the CFI instructed the private pilot to reduce the spoilers slightly and pull back on the stick. The private pilot then increased the spoiler application and moved the control stick forward. The glider immediately hit the runway nose low, bounced once and slid to a stop down a slope, beside the runway. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported with the glider.
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.