1 fatal · SCHLEICHER ASW 28 18E · 2017-05-26 · Ephrata, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA107
Event ID
20170526X21127
Type
Accident
Date
2017-05-26
Location
Ephrata, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.329166, -119.709724
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW 28 18E
Registration
N63KR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.