SERS · Schleicher ASW-20L · 2000-07-04 · GREGORY, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA188
Event ID
20001212X21380
Type
Accident
Date
2000-07-04
Location
GREGORY, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.450672, -84.080276
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASW-20L
Registration
N4804W
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the control stick movement being restricted by the pilot's seat-type parachute and the excessive descent rate and airspeed during landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.