# NTSB Accident LAX02LA231
> **Schleicher ASW-27** · 2002-07-16 · Tonopah, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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