SCHLEICHER ASK21

Hinckley, IL — September 29, 2020

Event Information

DateSeptember 29, 2020
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN20LA427
Event ID20201001102064
LocationHinckley, IL
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.77258, -88.65237
AirportHinckley Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeSCHLEICHER
ModelASK21
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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