SERS · Schweizer SGS 1-26E · 2005-05-14 · Jean, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05LA171
Event ID
20050525X00672
Type
Accident
Date
2005-05-14
Location
Jean, NV, USA
Coordinates
35.799933, -115.31562
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
SGS 1-26E
Registration
N633S
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's in-flight decision to continue a flight with weak thermal lift activity, and his delayed recognition of a loss of altitude while attempting to find a thermal in which to soar. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.