N21SXSCHLEICHER ASK-21 1990-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SCHLEICHER ASK-21 S/N: 21278

Summary

On September 07, 1990, a Schleicher ASK-21 (N21SX) was involved in an accident near Memphis, TN. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE DUE TO MISJUDGING HIS GLIDEPATH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21SX.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 7, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA168
Location
MEMPHIS, TN
Event ID
20001212X24181
Coordinates
35.040912, -90.159034
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE DUE TO MISJUDGING HIS GLIDEPATH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
21278
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
ASK-21 AS21
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL90LA168