Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 9, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA274
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20240812194914
Coordinates
38.991506, -119.629340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and a subsequent collision with an obstacle during an off-field landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SILVERADO SOARING INC
Address
114 ERISWELL CT
City
ROSEVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 95747-4520
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# WPR24LA274