Schweizer SGS 2-33A
NTSB investigations · 239
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WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8051606')
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NTSB WPR26LA273Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CONTSB WPR26LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.NTSB CEN25LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn.NTSB WPR25LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.NTSB CEN24LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA22LA407Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Mount Bethel, PAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.NTSB ERA22LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NYThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.NTSB ERA22LA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA22FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area during the approach, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.NTSB ERA22LA196Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Zebulon, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA21LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfield, VTThe check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.NTSB ERA21LA248Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Nellysford, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.NTSB ERA21LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sanford, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR20CA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA19CA399Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and the instructor sustaining a serious injury.NTSB ERA18LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Churchville, MDThe pilots' decision to take off from a wet, upsloping turf runway with a quartering tailwind and elevated density altitude conditions, which degraded takeoff and climb performance and resulted in the glider flight instructor's decision to discontinue the…NTSB GAA17CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Springfield, VTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway in trees.NTSB CEN15CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.NTSB ERA13CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.NTSB WPR13CA333Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider encountered atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off airport landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN13CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OHThe 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.NTSB ERA13LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAThe pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.NTSB ERA13CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NYThe pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.NTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.NTSB WPR12CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZThe glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA11CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurstboro, NYThe flying pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision while landing with a gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and pilot under evaluation…NTSB WPR09CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Truckee, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB DEN08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.NTSB MIA08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NYThe failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.NTSB NYC08CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VAThe student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB LAX08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Jean, NVThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft while maneuvering over the airport.NTSB SEA08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB CHI07CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Alliance, OHThe pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.NTSB CHI07CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrensburg, MOThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences.NTSB DFW07LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Castroville, TXThe flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.NTSB LAX07CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33A · Los Alamitos, CAfailure of the towrope during the initial climb out.NTSB SEA06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORA loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing. Trees in the landing area were a contributing factor.NTSB IAD05CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VAThe solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.NTSB LAX05CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33A · Peoria, AZthe pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.NTSB CHI05CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Beloit, WIThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees.NTSB LAX04CA310Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Maricopa, AZthe pilot's encounter with a dust devil during landing flare, which resulted in a hard touchdown.NTSB CHI04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Warrensburg, MOThe pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall grass, and the fence were contributing factors.NTSB CHI04CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Village, INThe unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions were factors to the accident.NTSB IAD03LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sterling, MAThe student pilot's misjudgment of his traffic pattern altitudes, which resulted in a premature descent into a tree.NTSB LAX02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing sequence.NTSB LAX01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZThe glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.NTSB NYC01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.NTSB CHI01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, ILthe designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.NTSB IAD00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sterling, MAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
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