# NTSB Accident LAX90LA264
> **ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS3-A** · 1990-07-31 · SPARKS, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA264
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23750
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-07-31
- **Location:** SPARKS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.540672, -119.749153
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
- **Model:** LS3-A
- **Registration:** N34AZ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE GLIDER AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITION ENCOUNTERED.

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