Schweizer SGS 1-26C N2792Z

Summary

On 23 June 2000 at about 20:15 local time, a Schweizer SGS 1-26C registered N2792Z was involved in an accident near Tehachapi, California, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

23 June 2000 at 20:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Tehachapi, California, United States

Coordinates

35.1194, -118.5094

Aircraft

Schweizer SGS 1-26C

Registration

N2792Z

Category

Glider

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX00LA240

1 person died.

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

The glider was observed to continue in a 360-degree turn until it impacted the ground after it made the downwind to base turn for landing. A witness reported having a conversation with the pilot 2 days prior to the accident. The pilot stated to the witness that the flight had gone well and there were no problems noted with the glider. An inspection of the glider was conducted. Control continuity was established from the control stick in the cockpit to the left aileron, rudder, and elevator. One-third of the right wing separated from the wing structure. Control continuity of the outboard portion of the right wing from the aileron to the separated control tube was established. No further discrepancies were noted.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.