N17EW

Substantial
Minor

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LSIF SAILPLANE S/N: 448

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA114
Location
MAYVILLE, NY
Event ID
20001212X23268
Coordinates
42.250484, -79.499763
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

JAMMED FLIGHT CONTROLS IN FLIGHT DUE TO A BENT AILERON PUSH-ROD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N17EW
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
448
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
LSIF SAILPLANE LS8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
TURNER FALLS AIRPORT
1 AVENUE A
Status
Deregistered
City
TURNERS FALLS
State / Zip Code
MA 01376-1168
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# NYC90LA114