NONE · Schweizer 1-24 · 1996-05-25 · TEHACHAPI, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96LA218
Event ID
20001208X05827
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-25
Location
TEHACHAPI, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.120925, -118.510955
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
1-24
Registration
N91888
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the glider pilot's decision to land on the grass covered infield instead of the alternate runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the spoilers and brakes.