NONE · Schweizer SGS 1-26E · 1997-05-17 · FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97TA074
Event ID
20001208X07846
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-17
Location
FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.829658, -147.619094
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
SGS 1-26E
Registration
N2952H
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.