N2423W

Substantial
Fatal

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B S/N: 355

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 4, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA208
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23451
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'S IMPROPER DECISION TO RELEASE FROM THE TOW AIRPLANE AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE ON THE LEE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2423W
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
355
Engine Type
Unknown
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-26B SG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BERTO JOSEPH J
Address
10984 MEADOWS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WHITE CITY
State / Zip Code
OR 97503-9542
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# LAX90LA208