N65932SCHWEIZER SGS 126E 1991-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SCHWEIZER SGS 126E S/N: 572

Summary

On August 04, 1991, a Schweizer SGS 126E (N65932) was involved in an accident near Sutcliffe, NV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL OF THE GLIDER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA346. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N65932.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 4, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA346
Location
SUTCLIFFE, NV
Event ID
20001212X17890
Coordinates
39.909080, -119.680992
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL OF THE GLIDER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
572
Engine Type
Unknown
Model / ICAO
SGS 126E SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEVADA SOARING ASSOC INC
Address
2240 SADDLE RIDGE CT
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89509
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# LAX91LA346