SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B
Nephi, UT — June 25, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA249 |
| Event ID | 20240718194721 |
| Location | Nephi, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.00000, -111.00000 |
| Airport | NEPHI MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHEMPP-HIRTH |
| Model | DISCUS-2B |
| 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 failure to maintain airspeed during a wind encounter, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.