No fatalities

SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident at Waynesville, OH, 10 Jul 2022

Waynesville, OH, United States

On July 10, 2022, a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A operated by SOARING SOCIETY OF DAYTON INC was involved in an aviation accident near Waynesville, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on personnel

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jul 2022 SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident near Waynesville, OH?

The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 2022 SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jul 2022 involved a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A, operated by SOARING SOCIETY OF DAYTON INC, at Waynesville, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.