SCHLEICHER ASK-21
Front Royal, VA — October 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA009 |
| Event ID | 20241015195306 |
| Location | Front Royal, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.91751, -78.25337 |
| Airport | FRONT ROYAL-WARREN COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASK-21 |
| 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 |
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.