# NTSB Accident SEA92LA047
> **KNA,KEN,DAC,WEL TERN SAILPLANE** · 1992-02-15 · COTTAGE GROVE, OR, USA · MINR
## 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.

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