SERS · Schweizer SGS 2-8 · 1997-07-20 · MENOMINEE FALLS, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA216
Event ID
20001208X08330
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-20
Location
MENOMINEE FALLS, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.14046, -88.119674
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
SGS 2-8
Registration
N79106
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.