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Accident: As+ Ltd AC 4

May 13, 2017 · Blair, NE

NTSB numberCEN17LA181Event id20170514X13152

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control due to his diverted attention as he attempted to close the canopy that opened during initial climb.

NTSB docket CEN17LA181

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
As+ Ltd AC 4
Registration
N358R
Year built
1997
Category
Glider
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Loss of control in flight

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)12 nm (22 km) south-east
  • Millard Airport (MIQ)13 nm (24 km) south
  • Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF)18 nm (34 km) south-east

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