Pipistrel Apis-Bee
Columbia, SC — October 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA025 |
| Event ID | 20211022104146 |
| Location | Columbia, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.97319, -80.99966 |
| Airport | JIM HAMILTON L B OWENS |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Pipistrel |
| Model | Apis-Bee |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the runway.
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.