# NTSB SEA86LA199: Schweizer 2-22EK, N2723Z, Easton, WA, August 14, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 13, 1986, 18:01 local (Aug 14, 1986, 01:01 UTC)
- Place: Easton, WA
- Coordinates: 47.349712, -121.270118 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.3497&lon=-121.2701&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40468
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA199
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40468/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA199

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Miscellaneous/other, takeoff - initial climb
  - glider launch/tow equipment - disabled (cause)
  - aborted takeoff - performed, pilot of other aircraft
- Forced landing, takeoff - initial climb
  - emergency procedure - initiated, pilot in command
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - maneuver - attempted, pilot in command
  - proper altitude - not possible
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not attained
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS FLYING THE GLIDER WITH A STUDENT IN THE FRONT SEAT ON A LOCAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. ABOUT 2200 FT DOWN THE 2640 FOOT GRASS STRIP, THE TOW AIRCRAFT, AT ABOUT 50 TO 100 FEET AGL, LOST POWER AND STARTED TO DESCEND BACK TO THE RUNWAY. THE GLIDER PILOT RELEASED THE TOW ROPE AND ATTEMPTED A TURN AWAY FROM TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. WHILE TURNING, THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE TOP OF A TREE, SPINNING THE GLIDER IN A 'FLAT' SPIN TO THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2723Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2723Z), registered now, S/N 179, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: SCHWEIZER 2-22EK
- Registry model: [Schweizer SGU 2-22EK](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22ek) (registry code 8050614) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000, none) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Glider
- Serial number: 179
- Airframe hours: 950
- Engines: unknown
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Stanley S. Barclay
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, September 8, 1985, 77 hours before
- Airport: ESW, Easton State, runway 27, 2,640 × 100 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private, flight instructor; seat: rear; flight hours: 6,000 total, 250 in this make and model, 75 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860813079349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860813079349A), Aug 13, 1986: Scwzer SGU222EK, Easton, WA, Substantial damage. The glider was forced into an early release at low altitude on takeoff and struck trees. Tow plane had lost power.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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