No fatalities
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23H-15 accident at Chouteau, OK, 8 Jun 2024
On June 8, 2024, a SCHWEIZER SGS 1-23H-15 operated by TULSA SKYHAWKS SOARING CLUB was involved in an aviation accident near Chouteau, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot