NONE · Schweizer SGS 2-33A · 2000-10-21 · SHIRLEY, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC01LA020
Event ID
20001212X22243
Type
Accident
Date
2000-10-21
Location
SHIRLEY, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.789176, -72.869628
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
SGS 2-33A
Registration
N2055T
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.