Summary
On July 04, 2022, a Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N249AF) was involved in an incident near Windsor, VA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA365. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N249AF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA365