Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 5, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA138
Location
Little Switzerland, NC
Event ID
20260305202606
Coordinates
35.853283, -82.113383
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
KESTREL
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
KESTREL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PHELPS THOMAS L
Address
5704 BRAMBLEWOOD DR
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27612-2290
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA26LA138