# NTSB Accident LAX05LA196
> **Elan DG 300** · 2005-06-07 · Jean, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05LA196
- **Event ID:** 20050616X00789
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-06-07
- **Location:** Jean, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.768333, -115.329719
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Elan
- **Model:** DG 300
- **Registration:** N303LV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the glider pilot's failure to release from the towline in a timely manner, and to maintain adequate airspeed.  Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot's failure to recognize and correctly recover from the stall in a timely manner, and the inadequate airspeed flown by the tow plane pilot.

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