N41RE

Substantial
None

SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2BS/N: 10

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA249
Location
Nephi, UT
Event ID
20240718194721
Coordinates
39.000000, -111.000000
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 failure to maintain airspeed during a wind encounter, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
10
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
DISCUS-2BDISC
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
DISCUS-2B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ECKEL ROBERT W
Address
1555 PONY EXPRESS WAY
City
CENTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
UT 84014-3036
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# WPR24LA249