Schweizer SGS 1-23 accident near Battleboro, NC
On September 24, 1983, a Schweizer SGS 1-23 (glider) was involved in an accident near Battleboro, NC. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- September 24, 1983
- Place
- Battleboro, NC
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGS 1-23 · Glider
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 36.039°N, 77.750°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001214X44410
Conditions
- Local time
- 8:35 PM
- Light
- Daylight
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Wind
- 360° at 8 kt
- Visibility
- 7 mi
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
