# NTSB Accident LAX90LA208
> **SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B** · 1990-06-04 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA208
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23451
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-06-04
- **Location:** TRUCKEE, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** SGS 1-26B
- **Registration:** N2423W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO RELEASE FROM THE TOW AIRPLANE AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE ON THE LEE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS.

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