Summary
On June 13, 1990, a Schempp-hirth VENTUS B/16.6 (N90DM) was involved in an incident near Hawthorne, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90DM.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 13, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA119
Location
HAWTHORNE, NV
Event ID
20001212X23563
Coordinates
38.480140, -118.639602
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
VENTUS B/16.6
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA90LA119