# NTSB Accident CHI00LA188
> **Schleicher ASW-20L** · 2000-07-04 · GREGORY, MI, USA · SERS
## 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.

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