NONE · SCHWEIZER S-2-33A · 1995-07-09 · ELMIRA, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC95LA156
Event ID
20001207X04060
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-09
Location
ELMIRA, NY, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
S-2-33A
Registration
N3622X
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision to return to the departure airport, which resulted in insufficient gliding altitude, and the subsequent off airport landing in the trees.