SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Waynesville, OH — June 29, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA385 |
| Event ID | 20130702X41118 |
| Location | Waynesville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.47667, -84.09361 |
| Airport | Caesar Creek Gliderport |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the simulated altimeter and spoiler failure and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
Full Narrative
During the local training flight, the flight instructor simulated a spoiler and altimeter failure while landing. The glider was high and fast and the pilot attempted to lose altitude by performing both side slips and S-turns while on final. The glider overran the runway and impacted trees at the departure end of runway 27 (2,800 feet by 150 feet, turf). The right wing was substantially damaged during the impact with the trees. There were no mechanical anomalies that would have prevented normal operation prior to the accident.
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.