SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident at North Springfield, VT, 15 Aug 2021

On August 15, 2021, a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A operated by CIVIL AIR PATROL was involved in an aviation accident near North Springfield, VT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.