Summary
On September 29, 2022, a Schleicher ASW-20 (N220CW) was involved in an incident near Hood River, OR. 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 pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA364. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N220CW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
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# WPR22LA364