N4426ZPZL SWIDNIK PW-52025-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PZL SWIDNIK PW-5S/N: 17.09.012

Summary

On July 19, 2025, a Pzl Swidnik PW-5 (N4426Z) was involved in an incident near Kerrick, TX. 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 glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA271. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4426Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 19, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA271
Location
Kerrick, TX
Event ID
20250722200600
Coordinates
36.508359, -102.392120
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 atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PZL SWIDNIK
Serial Number
17.09.012
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
PW-5SA02
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
PW-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARCHIE JAMES
Address
24906 AUBURN BEND DR
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
TX 77389-4355
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# CEN25LA271