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Accident: S.Z.D. SZD 48 JANTAR STD 2

Apr 14, 2018 · LaBelle, FL

NTSB numberERA18FA128Event id20180416X80005

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

NTSB docket ERA18FA128

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

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
S.Z.D. SZD 48 JANTAR STD 2
Registration
N456RM
Year built
1981
Category
Glider
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Enroute-climb to cruise Glider tow event

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.

  • Immokalee Regional Airport (IMM)18 nm (33 km) south
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)21 nm (39 km) south-west

This page restates the NTSB's public record. Injury figures are counts; Voydar does not hold or publish the names of anyone involved.