SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26D

Windsor, VA — July 4, 2022

Event Information

DateJuly 4, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA22LA365
Event ID20220808105685
LocationWindsor, VA
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.85657, -76.68463
AirportGarner Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeSCHWEIZER
ModelSGS 1-26D
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

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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