No fatalities
15 Feb 2024: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18 NO SERIES — Polk City, FL
On 15 Feb 2024, an ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASW 27-18 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Polk City, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintained