N26DX

Substantial
None

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

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