N3619U

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER 1-36 S/N: 29

Summary

On May 06, 1992, a Schweizer 1-36 (N3619U) was involved in an incident near Hemet, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA285. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3619U.

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

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
29
Engine Type
None
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