Summary
On May 14, 2025, a Rolladen-schneider LS-6B (N246GC) was involved in an incident near Hinckley, IL. 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 control of the glider during takeoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N246GC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.
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# CEN25LA177