SCHLEICHER ASK-21
Front Royal, VA, October 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Front Royal, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.91751, -78.25337 |
| Airport | FRONT ROYAL-WARREN COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA009 |
| Event ID | 20241015195306 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASK-21 |
| Registration # | N341KS |
| Operator | SKYLINE SOARING CLUB INC |
| Owner | SKYLINE SOARING CLUB INC |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a hard, bounced 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.