No fatalities
SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident at Elmira, NY, 28 Oct 2023
On October 28, 2023, a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A operated by HARRIS HILL SOARING CORP was involved in an aviation accident near Elmira, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained