N311DPSCHLEICHER ASW-20 1988-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

SCHLEICHER ASW-20 S/N: 20831

Summary

On April 09, 1988, a Schleicher ASW-20 (N34JH) was involved in an accident near Fairfield, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N34JH TO SEE AND AVOID N311DP.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC88LA125. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34JH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 9, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA125
Location
FAIRFIELD, PA
Event ID
20001213X25558
Coordinates
39.780620, -77.359634
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N34JH TO SEE AND AVOID N311DP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
20831
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
ASW-20 AS20
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW-20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCARTHUR HEINZ M
Address
204 CANON GATE DR
City
CARY
State / Zip Code
NC 27518-2422
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# NYC88LA125