Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D — registry & accident history

Recent Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D accidents

1. N1NZJan 20, 2023Minor

   The pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

2. N32CSep 19, 2020Minor

   The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance from the parked glider.

3. N39RBMay 6, 2012Serious

   The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D aircraft

• N142A ’78
• N153V ’78
• N2078D ’77
• N218CM ’77
• N227CD ’78
• N22UU ’77
• N2863 ’77
• N2XW ’77
• N30VV ’78
• N354DC
• N37GS ’78
• N432M ’77