# NTSB Accident LAX91LA155
> **SCHWEIZER SGS1-26-D** · 1991-04-02 · WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA155
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16799
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-02
- **Location:** WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.279266, -116.600151
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** SGS1-26-D
- **Registration:** N7562
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THAT THE PILOT USED POOR PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED.  CONTRIBUTING TO HIS ACCIDENT WAS THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

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