N34431

Substantial
Serious

Schweizer SGS 1-26E S/N: 631

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 2, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA125
Location
MONTEVALLO, AL
Event ID
20001212X23323
Coordinates
33.099178, -86.850280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INATTENTIVENESS OF THE GLIDER PILOT TO THE ABORTED TAKEOFF OF THE TOW PLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS DELAYED ACTION IN ATTEMPTING TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING. THESE ACTIONS RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N34431
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
631
Engine Type
Unknown
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-26E SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STAHL LAWRENCE E
Address
AIRPORT RD
HC 33 BOX 56
Status
Deregistered
City
PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
WV 26847-9744
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# ATL90LA125