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Aviation accident WPR14CA138

MINR · DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH DG 1000S · 2014-03-15 · Wrightwood, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR14CA138
Event ID
20140318X91534
Type
Accident
Date
2014-03-15
Location
Wrightwood, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.359359, -117.610511

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
DG 1000S
Registration
N624RM
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to maneuver the glider where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off airport landing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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