No fatalities

9 Oct 2021: SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32 — HOLLISTER SOARING CENTER LLC — San Juan Baptista, CA

San Juan Baptista, CA, United States

On 9 Oct 2021, a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-32 operated by HOLLISTER SOARING CENTER LLC was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan Baptista, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Effect on equipmentAttain/maintain not possibleEffect on operation