MINR · Burkhart Grob G102 · 1996-09-09 · WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96LA330
Event ID
20001208X06771
Type
Accident
Date
1996-09-09
Location
WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.27927, -116.600059
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Burkhart Grob
Model
G102
Registration
N3950B
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning a low altitude release to return to the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the yaw indicator string movement was free, when he closed the canopy; and the heavy sink (downdraft) that was encountered during the approach to land.