Summary
On September 29, 2020, a Schleicher ASK21 (N721WC) was involved in an incident near Hinckley, IL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20LA427. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N721WC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20LA427