Summary
On July 31, 1990, a Schleicher ASK-21 (N342KS) was involved in an incident near Plainfield, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE GLIDER PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AT LOW ATITUDE.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA220. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N342KS.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 31, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA220
Location
PLAINFIELD, IL
Event ID
20001212X23666
Coordinates
41.610343, -88.199317
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE GLIDER PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AT LOW ATITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI90LA220