ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18
Polk City, FL — February 15, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA119 |
| Event ID | 20240222193828 |
| Location | Polk City, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.30272, -81.78173 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO |
| Model | ASW 27-18 |
| 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 glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
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.