N6MNROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 1991-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 S/N: 6070

Summary

On June 22, 1991, a Rolladen-schneider LS-6 (N6MN) was involved in an incident near Boerne, TX. 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6MN.

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 DHC6
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