# NTSB Accident ERA24LA228
> **SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI** · 2024-05-25 · Winter Haven, FL, USA · SERS
## 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.

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