# NTSB Accident SEA97LA190
> **Laister LP-49** · 1997-08-16 · NORTH PLAINS, OR, USA · MINR
## 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.

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