N511MROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 1990-02-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 S/N: 6037

Summary

On February 19, 1990, a Rolladen-schneider LS-6 (N511M) was involved in an accident near Cabins, WV. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO DETECT AND REMAIN CLEAR OF THE POWER LINE WHICH CROSSED THE FIELD IN WHICH HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90DIG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N511M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 19, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90DIG01
Location
CABINS, WV
Event ID
20001212X22512
Coordinates
39.059394, -78.959503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO DETECT AND REMAIN CLEAR OF THE POWER LINE WHICH CROSSED THE FIELD IN WHICH HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
6037
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
LS-6 DHC6
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
LS-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# BFO90DIG01