N341KSSCHLEICHER ASK-212024-10-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SCHLEICHER ASK-21S/N: 21752

Summary

On October 06, 2024, a Schleicher ASK-21 (N341KS) was involved in an accident near Front Royal, VA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a hard, bounced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N341KS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 6, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA009
Location
Front Royal, VA
Event ID
20241015195306
Coordinates
38.917512, -78.253373
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a hard, bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
21752
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
ASK-21AS21
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
ASK-21

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKYLINE SOARING CLUB INC
Address
424 SOUTH ST # 172
City
FRONT ROYAL
State / Zip Code
VA 22630-2116
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# ERA25LA009