GLASFLUGEL KESTREL
Little Switzerland, NC, March 5, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Little Switzerland, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA138 |
| Event ID | 20260305202606 |
Aircraft
| Make | GLASFLUGEL |
| Model | KESTREL |
| Registration # | N9919 |
| 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
A loss of thermal lift during a glider flight, which resulted in a collision with trees during a landing approach to a diversionary airport.
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.