PZL SWIDNIK PW-5

Kerrick, TX — July 19, 2025

Event Information

DateJuly 19, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN25LA271
Event ID20250722200600
LocationKerrick, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.50836, -102.39212
AirportPerkins-Protho Cimarron Ranch
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePZL SWIDNIK
ModelPW-5
CategoryGLI
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

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.

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