MINR · SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33 · 1995-10-22 · BARRE, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC96LA016
Event ID
20001207X04778
Type
Accident
Date
1995-10-22
Location
BARRE, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 2-33
Registration
N65852
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off airport landing.