# NTSB Accident LAX05LA171
> **Schweizer SGS 1-26E** · 2005-05-14 · Jean, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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