Schleicher Glider Stalls on Final Approach, Sustains Substantial Damage in Minden
On April 26, 2008, a Schleicher ASW-27B glider experienced a significant landing mishap at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. The aircraft, registered as N275B, reportedly stalled while on its final approach. This event resulted in substantial damage to the glider's structure. The sole pilot on board escaped with only minor injuries. The incident occurred during the landing phase of the flight, highlighting a critical moment of vulnerability.
Official Source: https://www.asias.faa.gov/apex/f?p=100:96:7390814570787::::P96_ENTRY_DATE,P96_MAKE_NAME,P96_FATAL_FLG:08-APR-26,SCHLEICHER