SCHLEICHER ASW-19
Zephyrhills, FL, April 2, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 2, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Zephyrhills, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.25646, -82.14988 |
| Airport | ZEPHYRHILLS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA181 |
| Event ID | 20250421200043 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW-19 |
| Registration # | N37PL |
| Operator | TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC |
| Owner | TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning and an encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting 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.