ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18
Sterling, MA — July 15, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA329 |
| Event ID | 20210818103721 |
| Location | Sterling, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42592, -71.79286 |
| Airport | STERLING |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO |
| Model | ASW 27-18 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.
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.