Summary
On April 22, 2021, a Schempp Hirth VENTUS C (N571RD) was involved in an accident near Wagener, SC. 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: 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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA395. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N571RD.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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