Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 12, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA021
Location
PAINT BANK, VA
Event ID
20001213X29754
Coordinates
37.559261, -80.279083
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 IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH LED TO AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING LIFT CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
SGS-1-35C
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-35C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LEONARD GLENN D
Address
118 2ND ST
City
RUIDOSO
State / Zip Code
NM 88345-7561
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# BFO90LA021