# NTSB Accident WPR16LA096
> **DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH DG 800B** · 2016-04-25 · Clements, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR16LA096
- **Event ID:** 20160425X12027
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-04-25
- **Location:** Clements, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.197776, -121.076667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
- **Model:** DG 800B
- **Registration:** N800YG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The motorglider pilot's decision to perform an in-flight engine start with insufficient altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with trees after the engine did not start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by the engine restart procedures during a critical portion of the landing approach.

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