Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 21, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA025
Location
Columbia, SC
Event ID
20211022104146
Coordinates
33.973189, -80.999662
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 control of the glider during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N812DS
Make
PIPISTREL
Serial Number
052ABF33
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# ERA22LA025