Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 6, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA285
Location
HEMET, CA
Event ID
20001211X14700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
1-36
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-36
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WINSOR WYANT W
Address
19708 MESA DR
City
TEHACHAPI
State / Zip Code
CA 93561-8273
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA285