Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 15, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA119
Location
Polk City, FL
Event ID
20240222193828
Coordinates
28.302724, -81.781731
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
ASW 27-18
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW 27-18
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MICHALOWSKI ROMAN
Address
27 INTERLAKEN DR
City
EASTCHESTER
State / Zip Code
NY 10709-1530
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# ERA24LA119