# NTSB Accident LAX03FA206
> **Schleicher ASW-27B** · 2003-06-19 · Valyermo, CA, USA · FATL
## 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..

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