No fatalities
SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A accident at Falcon, CO, 12 Mar 2024
On March 12, 2024, a SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A operated by High Flights Soaring Club was involved in an aviation accident near Falcon, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Instructor/check pilotAbility to respond/compensateAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained