MINR · Laister LP-49 · 1997-08-16 · NORTH PLAINS, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA97LA190
Event ID
20001208X08749
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-16
Location
NORTH PLAINS, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.67094, -123.020362
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Laister
Model
LP-49
Registration
N40NH
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.