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FAA accident report · Scwzer SGS 2-33A · Dorango, CO · August 8, 1986

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Date
August 8, 1986 · 18:30 local
Place
Dorango, CO
Airport
Val Air Soaring
Phase of flight
Forced Landing
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
N7590
NTSB investigation
NTSBDEN86LA226
Reported as
Scwzer SGS233A
People aboard
1
Fatal injuries
0
Pilot’s flight hours
127 total63 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days
N7590Registration cancelled Nov 18, 2014 · Schweizer SGS 2-33AS/N 180 · Built 1970Airframe modelSchweizer SGS 2-33AEngine modelNONENone

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Excessive sink rate developed and landing was made in a field. Wing struck a cow.

As the FAA filed it

EXCESSIVE SINK RATE DEVELOPED AND LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD. WING STRUCK A COW.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB DEN86LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurango, COThe plt was attempting to land his glider. He said that he was unable to reach the airport and elected to land in a nearby pasture. Prior to touchdown he discovered some cattle in the field but was unable to avoid a collision with one of the animals. The…Aug 9, 1986 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N7590 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19830903065189AOps On Grnd To Tkof/Rtrcrft · Durango, COGlider pilot was unable to reach airport after release from tow plane. Crashed into small trees on final approach.Sep 3, 1983 · Substantial damageAccident 19780520010039AForced/Precautionary Landing · Aztec, NMGlider. Collided with rock or bush. Tow rope ring on tow acft separ at approx 200FT AGL.May 20, 1978 · Reported as Scwzer SGS126E · Substantial damage