# NTSB Accident LAX06LA024
> **Schleicher ASH 26 E** · 2005-11-02 · Sparks, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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