Summary
On April 20, 1985, a Slingsby TYPE 43 SERIES 3F (N5563V) was involved in an accident near Lovettsville, VA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO85LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5563V.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 20, 1985
NTSB Number
BFO85LA037
Location
LOVETTSVILLE, VA
Event ID
20001214X36105
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
TYPE 43 SERIES 3F
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
TYPE 43 SERIES 3F
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILLE CHAD C
Address
1139 STATE HIGHWAY 148
City
CORNING
State / Zip Code
IA 50841-7507
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO85LA037