N205HLGLASFLUGEL CLUB LIBELLE 2052020-12-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GLASFLUGEL CLUB LIBELLE 205S/N: 142

Summary

On December 27, 2020, a Glasflugel CLUB LIBELLE 205 (N205HL) was involved in an accident near Bunn, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an off-airport landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N205HL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 27, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA089
Location
Bunn, NC
Event ID
20201228102459
Coordinates
35.961000, -78.253600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an off-airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASFLUGEL
Serial Number
142
Model / ICAO
CLUB LIBELLE 205

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTH CAROLINA SOARING ASSN
Address
66 SWETTS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ZEBULON
State / Zip Code
NC 27597-6037
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# ERA21LA089