Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 24, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA287
Location
Franconia, NH
Event ID
20250805200709
Coordinates
44.174930, -71.764361
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to detect the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers, which resulted in a prolonged, excessive descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct a downwind approach versus a straight in approach to the diversionary airport, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FRANCONIA SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 956
City
FRANCONIA
State / Zip Code
NH 03580-0956
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# ERA25LA287