SERS · Schleicher ASH 26 E · 2005-11-02 · Sparks, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX06LA024
Event ID
20051104X01789
Type
Accident
Date
2005-11-02
Location
Sparks, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.571388, -119.720832
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASH 26 E
Registration
N26XL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and an in-flight breakup. A contributing factor was the spool up delay for the emergency turn and bank indicator.