# NTSB Accident LAX93LA326
> **PILATUS B4-PC11AF** · 1993-08-17 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93LA326
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13178
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-08-17
- **Location:** TRUCKEE, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PILATUS
- **Model:** B4-PC11AF
- **Registration:** N205AS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONDUCT ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT CHECKS WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLIDER TAKING OFF WITH A FRAYED RELEASE HOOK CABLE, THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, AND THE INADVERTENT STALL.

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