# NTSB Accident LAX06LA158
> **Schweizer SGS 1-26D** · 2006-05-03 · Aguila, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06LA158
- **Event ID:** 20060510X00545
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-05-03
- **Location:** Aguila, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.922779, -113.181114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** SGS 1-26D
- **Registration:** N7729S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain.  A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.

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