N171JVNEW GLASAIR GLASTAR2022-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

NEW GLASAIR GLASTARS/N: 5916

Summary

On May 21, 2022, a New Glasair GLASTAR (N171JV) was involved in an accident near Beckley, WV. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N171JV.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 21, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA240
Location
Beckley, WV
Event ID
20220525105130
Coordinates
37.787333, -81.124167
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NEW GLASAIR
Serial Number
5916
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
GLASTARD25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RODES EVERETT JEROME
Address
5027 GRASSY MEADOWS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DAWSON
State / Zip Code
WV 24910-9823
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# ERA22LA240