SERS · Schleicher ASW 24 · 2019-08-04 · Paulden, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA19CA483
Event ID
20190804X85924
Type
Accident
Date
2019-08-04
Location
Paulden, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.931667, -112.517501
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASW 24
Registration
N37T
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's distraction due to the environment, his failure to lower the landing gear, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing the glider, which resulted in impact with a utility box.