N7988

Destroyed
Fatal

SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS S/N: 101

Summary

On August 12, 1992, a Schempp-hirth CIRRUS (N7988) was involved in an accident near Bishop, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO FLY OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA346. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7988.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 12, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA346
Location
BISHOP, CA
Event ID
20001211X15445
Coordinates
37.500366, -118.309104
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO FLY OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
101
Engine Type
Electric
Model / ICAO
CIRRUS ARCE
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHELDON DAVID B
Address
RT 2 BOX 306
Status
Deregistered
City
BISHOP
State / Zip Code
CA 93514
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# LAX92LA346