Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 8, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA150
Location
Valyermo, CA
Event ID
20220411104927
Coordinates
34.351121, -117.801570
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The gliders encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N212NM
Make
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
Serial Number
21947
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOARING ACADEMY INC
Address
24307 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PKWY STE 513
Status
Deregistered
City
VALENCIA
State / Zip Code
CA 91355-3402
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# WPR22LA150