Accident · 2016-08-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-08-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- STEMME GMBH & CO S10 VT (N5021)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain shower activity.
Source: NTSB case CEN16FA331Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | None | 64 | None | 4,000 total · 700 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.