Schleicher ASW-20 N6514M
14 August 1994 · Ionia, Michigan, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 14 August 1994 at about 18:45 local time, a Schleicher ASW-20 registered N6514M was involved in an accident near Ionia, Michigan, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 18:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Ionia, Michigan, United States
- Nearest airport
- Ionia County Airport (Y70)
- Coordinates
- 42.9802, -85.0505
- Aircraft
- Schleicher ASW-20
- Registration
- N6514M
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Mount Pleasant
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI94LA280
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
no thermal lift available, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the high wind condition.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT WAS PARTICIPATING IN A SOARING CONTEST. HE RELEASED FROM THE TOW AIRPLANE AT 1900 FEET AGL, SEVEN MILES NORTHWEST OF THE AIRPORT. HE REPORTED HE IMMEDIATELY ENCOUNTERED HIGH WIND CONDITIONS AND A SINK RATE. HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE IT BACK TO THE AIRPORT. HE MADE AN INTENTIONAL LANDING IN SOME BUSHY TREES AND SCRUB BRUSH ONE MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Schleicher ASW-20 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 1996 | Schleicher ASW-20 | Sparks, Nevada, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1992 | Schleicher ASW-20 | Middletown, California, United States | David C. Petersen | Fatal | 1 |
| 29 Jul 1997 | Schleicher ASW-20 | Briggs, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Apr 1991 | Schleicher ASW-20 | Julian, California, United States | Ronald G. Rutiz | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1988 | Schleicher ASW-20 | Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2001 | Schleicher ASW-20 | HIghland, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 1994 | Cessna 172N | Lambertville, Michigan, United States | Davis College | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Jun 1994 | Beechcraft 19 | Ionia, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1994 | Hunsberger GLASAIR | Lapeer, Michigan, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1994 | Beechcraft K35 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | Richard J. van Lente | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1994 | Cessna T210M | Beaver Island, Michigan, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 1 Jul 1994 | Cessna 441 | Flint, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |