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Aviation accident LAX95LA196

SERS · ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6 · 1995-05-27 · MONTAGUE, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX95LA196
Event ID
20001207X03499
Type
Accident
Date
1995-05-27
Location
MONTAGUE, CA, USA
Coordinates
41.510353, -122.360565

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS-6
Registration
N64UW
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to properly connect the aileron/flaperon quick disconnect fitting during assembly of the glider, and his inadequate preflight inspection.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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