# NTSB Accident CHI96TA260
> **Schweizer SGS 2-33AK** · 1996-06-19 · MATTOON, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96TA260
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05948
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-06-19
- **Location:** MATTOON, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.470695, -88.359222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** SGS 2-33AK
- **Registration:** N65809
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider.  Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.

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