Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 20, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA225
Location
Tahoe Vista, CA
Event ID
20220624105343
Coordinates
39.238379, -120.042980
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent water ditching.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N536LS
Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Serial Number
6329
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KRAUTTER DAVID L
Address
41 CEDAR WALK UNIT 4411
Status
Deregistered
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90802-7920
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# WPR22LA225