Casualties unknown

Glider Wing Collision During Landing Roll (N1181S)

Little River, SC, US

On July 24, 1982, a Schweizer SGS-2-33A (registration N1181S) operated by Carolina Sail Plane was involved in an aviation accident near Little River, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, a glider's left wing struck the left wing of another glider being readied for flight, whose wing overlapped the runway. The pilot of the stationary glider attempted to turn away but wind raised its wing into the landing glider.

Incident

During the landing roll, the left wing of a glider struck the left wing of another glider of the same make and model. The stationary glider, identified as N1211S, was being readied for a flight and was positioned with its left wing overlapping the runway. The pilot of N1211S attempted to turn the glider away from the landing glider, N1181S, but the wind caught the left wing and raised it high enough to collide with the left wing of the landing glider.

Background

Normally, runway 33 was used to launch gliders while runway 15 was utilized for landings. No further details regarding weather, time of day, or injuries are specified in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 1982 Schweizer SGS-2-33A accident near Little River, SC?

During landing, a glider's left wing struck the left wing of another glider being readied for flight, whose wing overlapped the runway. The pilot of the stationary glider attempted to turn away but wind raised its wing into the landing glider.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 1982 involved a Schweizer SGS-2-33A, registration N1181S, operated by Carolina Sail Plane, at Little River, SC.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02790. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.