ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASK 21
Valyermo, CA — April 8, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA150 |
| Event ID | 20220411104927 |
| Location | Valyermo, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.35112, -117.80157 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO |
| Model | ASK 21 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The gliders encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent impact with mountainous 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.