Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 25, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA118
Location
DEER PARK, WA
Event ID
20001211X14744
Coordinates
47.990383, -117.499809
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF FLIGHT SPOILERS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF AN IRRIGATION SPRINKLER THAT WAS IMPACTED BY THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
IS-28B2
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
IS-28B2
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SPRAGUE JEFFREY D
Address
305 N LEWIS ST
City
LAKE ELSINORE
State / Zip Code
CA 92530-3429
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# SEA92LA118