No fatalities
24 Jun 2024: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI — Ketcham James S and Barbara S Trustee — Parowan, UT
On 24 Jun 2024, an ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI operated by Ketcham James S and Barbara S Trustee was involved in an aviation accident near Parowan, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operation