Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA07CA138

Williams, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5LX

Schleicher ASW-24

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during a glider flight, the glider lost available lift. The pilot force landed the glider in a field, short of the airport. During the landing, the right wing impacted an unknown object and the empennage section separated from the remainder of the airframe at the tailboom. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of thermal lift during cruise flight that resulted in a forced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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