# NTSB Accident LAX96LA218
> **Schweizer 1-24** · 1996-05-25 · TEHACHAPI, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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