MINR · KNA,KEN,DAC,WEL TERN SAILPLANE · 1992-02-15 · COTTAGE GROVE, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA92LA047
Event ID
20001211X14185
Type
Accident
Date
1992-02-15
Location
COTTAGE GROVE, OR, USA
Coordinates
43.709186, -123.029464
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
KNA,KEN,DAC,WEL
Model
TERN SAILPLANE
Registration
N8000Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE SAILPLANE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE IMPROPER TOW EQUIPMENT AND LACK OF TOTAL GLIDER EXPERIENCE.