N41MPROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-3 1990-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-3 S/N: 3029

Summary

On July 03, 1990, a Rolladen-schneider LS-3 (N41MP) was involved in an accident near South Mountain, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41MP.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 3, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA144
Location
SOUTH MOUNTAIN, PA
Event ID
20001212X23786
Coordinates
39.859745, -77.510665
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
3029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
LS-3 DH83
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC90LA144