No fatalities
26 Jun 2023: SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 E — Williams, CA
On 26 Jun 2023, a SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 E was involved in an aviation accident near Williams, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationAttain/maintain not possible