N24SNALEXANDER SCHLEICHER ASW-24 1991-05-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER ASW-24 S/N: 24029

Summary

On May 26, 1991, a Alexander Schleicher ASW-24 (N24SN) was involved in an accident near Beaver Springs, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT AS THE RESULT OF A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91DGT05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24SN.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 26, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DGT05
Location
BEAVER SPRINGS, PA
Event ID
20001212X17090
Coordinates
40.739665, -77.219993
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT AS THE RESULT OF A STRONG DOWNDRAFT AND WIND SHIFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
24029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
ASW-24 AS24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SIERRA NEVADA HELICOPTERS INC
Address
58 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST LEBANON
State / Zip Code
NH 03784-1656
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91DGT05