SERS · SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI · 2024-05-25 · Winter Haven, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA24LA228
Event ID
20240526194312
Type
Accident
Date
2024-05-25
Location
Winter Haven, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.011279, -81.717821
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
Model
ASH 31 MI
Registration
N20SW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that a suitable landing area was available in case the restart of the motor glider’s engine was unsuccessful. Contributing, was insufficient battery charge to extend the motor glider’s pylon assembly.