Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 15, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA329
Location
Sterling, MA
Event ID
20210818103721
Coordinates
42.425917, -71.792861
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
ASW 27-18
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW 27-18
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KELLER SHAUN C
Address
6 FRANKLIN RD
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
MA 02420-3518
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# ERA21LA329