NONE · Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · 1997-06-14 · WESTON, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA142
Event ID
20001208X08258
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-14
Location
WESTON, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.800769, -118.25914
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Glaser-Dirks
Model
DG-400
Registration
N321V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. Factors include: the pilot's failure to use an 'engine start' checklist, failure to turn the ignition switch to the 'on' position, failure to use the landing checklist, failure to lower the wing flaps, and lack of experience in this make and model aircraft.