Schweizer SGS 1-35 accident near Eighty Four, PA
On May 28, 2006, a Schweizer SGS 1-35 (glider) was involved in an accident near Eighty Four, PA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 28, 2006
- Place
- Eighty Four, PA
- Aircraft
- Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Glider
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 40.131°N, 80.096°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060607X00690
NTSB summary
On May 28, 2006, about 1648 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer SGS 1-35 glider, N91MC, was substantially damaged during impact with trees, while on approach to Bandel Airport (22D), Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to witnesses, the pilot was flying a left hand traffic pattern for runway 1 at 22D. While turning from base leg to final leg, the left wing and nose of the glider dropped. The glider subsequently descended nose first into trees, and a house. The glider came to rest against the house, about 1 mile south of the runway. Witnesses further stated that the glider was about 800 feet agl before the rapid descent. Examination of the glider by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot held a private pilot certificate, with ratings for airplane single engine land and glider. His most recent special issuance third-class medical certificate was issued on August 15, 2005. At that time, the pilot reported a total flight experience of 1,200 hours. According to his pilot logbook, about 1,100 of his total flight experience was in gliders. The pilot flew approximately 7 hours during the 30 days preceding the accident, all of which were in gliders. At the time of the accident, the pilot was 72 years of age. An autopsy was performed on the pilot by the Washington County Coroner's Office, Washington, Pennsylvania. The autopsy
Probable cause
The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
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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.
