Accident Details
Date
Thursday, April 22, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA395
Location
Wagener, SC
Event ID
20220407104912
Coordinates
33.644327, -81.348606
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Impact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N571RD
Make
SCHEMPP HIRTH
Serial Number
355
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DUTCH CHARLES P
Address
580 COUNTESS RD NE
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35810-6322
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# ERA21LA395