Summary
On February 15, 2024, a Alexander Schleicher Gmbh & Co ASW 27-18 (N429SH) was involved in an incident near Polk City, FL. 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 glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N429SH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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