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Falcon, Colorado

March 12, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA133 · SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A (N2905H)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Instructor/check pilot
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Crosswind-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA133
AircraftSCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
RegistrationN2905H
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9428, -104.5699
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