N6MN

Substantial
None

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 S/N: 6070

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 22, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA119
Location
BOERNE, TX
Event ID
20001212X17282
Coordinates
29.899927, -98.560020
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 FAILURE TO RELEASE AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE PRIOR TO LOOKING FOR THERMAL ACTIVITY AND THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS WERE THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE TALL GRASS ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
6070
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
LS-6 DH60
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
LS-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHOO MICHAEL J
Address
894 MARMOT DR
City
RIDGWAY
State / Zip Code
CO 81432-9485
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# FTW91LA119