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
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight.
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# WPR24LA216