SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 E
Williams, CA — June 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA245 |
| Event ID | 20230629192487 |
| Location | Williams, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.16350, -122.13164 |
| Airport | WILLIAMS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO |
| Model | ASH 26 E |
| 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 pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a collision with 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.