SERS · Schleicher ASW-27 · 2002-07-16 · Tonopah, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA231
Event ID
20020724X01192
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-16
Location
Tonopah, NV, USA
Coordinates
38.059165, -117.090278
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASW-27
Registration
N127HC
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Air event management's failure to adequately separate spectators and vehicles from the takeoff path. Also causal was the glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff attempt in a timely manner.