Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 20, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA199
Location
Greenwood, SC
Event ID
20260507202950
Coordinates
34.130794, -82.162831
Nearest Airport
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 pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
ASW 27-18
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
ASW 27-18
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLARK HAROLD R
Address
750 NATURES HAMMOCK RD W
City
SAINT JOHNS
State / Zip Code
FL 32259-2881
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# ERA26LA199