NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N2878H and the event date: after March 13, 1962, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA21FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWurtsboro, NYThe pilot’s low-altitude release from tow for reasons that could not be determined, and his subsequent exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while returning to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB NYC80DHM20Accident · No injuriesClosedMatamoras, NY
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2878H and the event date: after March 13, 1962, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20210606014829ATakeoff: Climb Out · Wurtsboro, NYGlider N2878H was under tow on climb out from runway 23 at N82, at approximately 200FT AGL the glider disconnected from the tow plane and began a descending turn to the right in an attempt to return to N82. The aircraft cleared a row of hangars at the south…Accident 19800605023249ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Matamoras, PAWind gust pick up wing on lift-off. During glider tow, other wing hit ground. Cartwheeled.
Other aircraft with N2878H · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N2878H now.