Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA181
Location
Zephyrhills, FL
Event ID
20250421200043
Coordinates
28.256462, -82.149878
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning and an encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
ASW-19
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW-19
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC
Address
40223 SUNPATH AVE
City
ZEPHYRHILLS
State / Zip Code
FL 33542-5833
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# ERA25LA181