# NTSB Accident SEA97LA142
> **Glaser-Dirks DG-400** · 1997-06-14 · WESTON, OR, USA · NONE
## 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.

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