PZL-SWIDNIK PW-5
Soap Lake, WA, May 23, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Soap Lake, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | In flight about 5.5 mile north |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA203 |
| Event ID | 20260601203101 |
Aircraft
| Make | PZL-SWIDNIK |
| Model | PW-5 |
| Registration # | N157AJ |
| Operator | PUGET SOUND SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Owner | PUGET SOUND SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure the proper preflight assembly of the glider's wing attachment system, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure during 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.