Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 25, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA273
Location
Fields, OR
Event ID
20240812194912
Coordinates
42.600000, -118.410000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with a gusting wind and downdraft conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILLAMETT VALLEY SOARING CLUB
Address
20449 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY
City
BEAVERTON
State / Zip Code
OR 97003-1700
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# WPR24LA273