On March 20, 2018, a LAK-12 (registration N63010) was involved in an aviation accident near Sunriver, Oregon, United States, LT. This summary draws on records from the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Service of Lithuania (TAITS).
A glider was destroyed after landing on a highway following a rapid descent; the pilot was uninjured. The wing struck road signs during the landing. The NTSB is investigating with Lithuanian representation.
Incident Overview
On March 20, 2018, a glider began a rapid descent, prompting the pilot to decide to land at the nearest airfield. During the landing attempt, the glider's wing struck road signs, and the glider came to rest on the right side of a highway. The pilot was not injured. The glider sustained damage and was destroyed.
Investigation
The accident safety investigation is being conducted by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Republic of Lithuania, as the country of design and manufacture of the glider, has appointed an accredited representative and a technical advisor to participate in the investigation.