Summary
On June 25, 2024, a Schempp-hirth DISCUS-2B (N41RE) was involved in an incident near Nephi, UT. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a wind encounter, which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41RE.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a wind encounter, which resulted in a hard landing.
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# WPR24LA249