N517PBALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI2024-06-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MIS/N: 31175

Summary

On June 24, 2024, a Alexander Schleicher Gmbh & Co ASH 31 MI (N517PB) was involved in an accident near Parowan, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA216. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N517PB.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 24, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA216
Location
Parowan, UT
Event ID
20240701194591
Coordinates
37.848950, -112.811180
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
Serial Number
31175
Engine Type
Rotary
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
ASH 31 MIAS31
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASH 31 MI

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KETCHAM JAMES S TRUSTEE
Address
26624 OCEAN VIEW DR
City
MALIBU
State / Zip Code
CA 90265-2828
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# WPR24LA216