Accident: Schleicher ASW 28 18E
May 26, 2017 · Ephrata, WA
NTSB numberWPR17FA107Event id20170526X21127
- 1
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Schleicher ASW 28 18E
- Registration
- N63KR
- Year built
- 2004
- Category
- Glider
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Landing 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.
- Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH)8 nm (15 km) east
- Grant County International Airport (MWH)17 nm (32 km) south-east
- Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT)21 nm (38 km) west
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