# NTSB Accident LAX96LA234
> **Burkhart Grob G102** · 1996-06-16 · MESQUITE, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA234
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06035
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-06-16
- **Location:** MESQUITE, NV, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Burkhart Grob
- **Model:** G102
- **Registration:** N154SS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his being forced to land in an area with unsuitable terrain.  Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of available (thermal) lift, downdraft(s), and the resultant lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport (emergency) landing.

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