N34AZ

Destroyed
Minor

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS3-A S/N: 3349

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 31, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA264
Location
SPARKS, NV
Event ID
20001212X23750
Coordinates
39.540672, -119.749153
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE GLIDER AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITION ENCOUNTERED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N34AZ
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
3349
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
LS3-A DH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AXELSON JOHN R
Address
3008 ELDRIDGE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
WA 98225-1565
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# LAX90LA264