Friday, May 29, 2026

Politechnika Warszawska PW-5 Smyk, N157AJ, accident occurred on May 23, 2026, in Ephrata, Washington

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N157AJ

- History of Flight:
On May 23, 2026, at about 1525 local time, a Politechnika Warszawska PW-5 Smyk glider, N157AJ, registered to Puget Sound Soaring Association, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Ephrata, Washington. The pilot was not injured.

The FAA reported: "The glider was released and pilot heard a cracking sound, landed and post flight inspection revealed damage to both wings."

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