Aviation accident DEN03LA143

Name: aviation accident: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 near Boulder (2003-08-07)
Start: 2003-08-07
Location: Boulder, CO, USA

NONE · Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · 2003-08-07 · Boulder, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN03LA143
Event ID: 20030815X01341
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-08-07
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Coordinates: 39.95, -105.366668

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Schempp-Hirth
Model: Ventus B/16.6
Registration: N25RN
FAR Part: 091
Engines: —
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the thunderstorms, the lack of suitable terrain available for a precautionary landing and the water.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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