SCHLEICHER ASW-20
Hood River, OR — September 29, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA364 |
| Event ID | 20221003106045 |
| Location | Hood River, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.67428, -121.52673 |
| Airport | KEN JERNSTEDT AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW-20 |
| 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 encounter with atmospheric conditions where the 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.