Final
1 serious
Apr 2, 2025
N37PL crash at Zephyrhills, FL
Schleicher ASW-19 — Loss of lift at ZPH (Zephyrhills, FL)
DateApr 2, 2025
Tail numberN37PL
AircraftSchleicher ASW-19
LocationZPH — Zephyrhills, FL
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA25LA181
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning and an encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
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