No fatalities

29 Sep 2020: SCHLEICHER ASK21 NO SERIES — Windy City Soaring Association — Hinckley, IL

Hinckley, IL, United States

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.

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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