1 fatal · Schleicher ASW-27B · 2003-06-19 · Valyermo, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03FA206
Event ID
20030702X01012
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-19
Location
Valyermo, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.409999, -117.808052
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASW-27B
Registration
N271EC
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance altitude and his delayed remedial action by not turning away from the ridge when a lack of lift became apparent..