N26DX

Substantial
None

SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 ES/N: 26242

Summary

On June 26, 2023, a Schleicher Alexander Gmbh & Co ASH 26 E (N26DX) was involved in an incident near Williams, CA. 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, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA245. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26DX.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 26, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA245
Location
Williams, CA
Event ID
20230629192487
Coordinates
39.163502, -122.131640
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 encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO
Serial Number
26242
Engine Type
2-cycle
Model / ICAO
ASH 26 EAS26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASH 26 E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LINNEKIN DENNIS
Address
117 GAGE CT
City
EL DORADO HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 95762-7679
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# WPR23LA245