No fatalities

SCHLEICHER ASW-19B accident at Elbert, CO, 10 Jul 2022

Elbert, CO, United States

On July 10, 2022, a SCHLEICHER ASW-19B was involved in an aviation accident near Elbert, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer. 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 misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jul 2022 SCHLEICHER ASW-19B accident near Elbert, CO?

The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 2022 SCHLEICHER ASW-19B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jul 2022 involved a SCHLEICHER ASW-19B, at Elbert, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.