No fatalities
29 Sep 2020: SCHLEICHER ASK21 NO SERIES — Windy City Soaring Association — Hinckley, IL
On 29 Sep 2020, a SCHLEICHER ASK21 NO SERIES operated by Windy City Soaring Association was involved in an aviation accident near Hinckley, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilot