N278SE

Substantial
None

ALISPORT SRL SILENT 2 ELECTROS/N: 2078

Summary

On September 03, 2022, a Alisport Srl SILENT 2 ELECTRO (N278SE) 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 improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the checklist to remove the wing wheel and tail dolly before takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA370. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N278SE.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 3, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA370
Location
Hood River, OR
Event ID
20221017106143
Coordinates
45.672777, -121.533860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the checklist to remove the wing wheel and tail dolly before takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALISPORT SRL
Serial Number
2078
Engine Type
Electric
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
SILENT 2 ELECTROSCII
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
SILENT 2 ELECTRO

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
READ RUSSELL P
Address
1658 ORCHARD RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
OR 97031-9693
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# WPR22LA370