Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 7, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA163
Location
LAKE COBB, CA
Event ID
20001212X16805
Coordinates
38.830223, -122.710174
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THAT THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRE.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
VENTUS B/16.6
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
VENTUS B/16.6
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LEONARD STEVEN E
Address
11117 W WESTLAWN ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67212-6411
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# LAX91LA163