SCHEMPP HIRTH VENTUS C
Wagener, SC — April 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA395 |
| Event ID | 20220407104912 |
| Location | Wagener, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.64433, -81.34861 |
| Airport | Perry International Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHEMPP HIRTH |
| Model | VENTUS C |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
Impact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport.
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.