I C A -Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 N8217W
12 May 2026 · Scotts Fork, Virginia, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 12 May 2026 at about 16:45 local time, a I C A -Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 registered N8217W, operated by Merlin Soaring Association Inc, was involved in an accident near Scotts Fork, Virginia, United States. 3 people were on board. The aircraft was slightly damaged. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.
The record
- Date
- at 16:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Scotts Fork, Virginia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Merlin Aerodrome (2VA3)
- Coordinates
- 37.3168, -77.8666
- Aircraft
- I C A -Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2
- Registration
- N8217W
- Category
- Glider
- Year built
- 1992
- Operator
- Merlin Soaring Association Inc
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Minor
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ERA26LA207
People
Injuries not recorded.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.
Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.
Other I C A -Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2021 | I C A -Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 | Hampshire, Illinois, United States | Sky Soaring Inc | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 1982 | I C A Brasov - Romania IS-28B2 | El Paso, Texas, United States | Jorgen Anderson | No injuries | - |
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