Final
1 minor
Mar 5, 2026
N9919 accident at Little Switzerland, NC
Glasflugel KESTREL — Loss of lift at N/A (Little Switzerland, NC)
DateMar 5, 2026
Tail numberN9919
AircraftGlasflugel KESTREL
LocationN/A — Little Switzerland, NC
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA26LA138
Probable cause
A loss of thermal lift during a glider flight, which resulted in a collision with trees during a landing approach to a diversionary airport.
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