Accident · 2026-04-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18 (N27CU)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA199Flight 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 | Private | None | 73 | Class 3 (2025-04-15) | 1,933 total · 1,171 in this make/model · 39 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.