Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA119

HAWTHORNE, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N90DM

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS B/16.6

Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE SHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS SAILPLANE ELECTED TO LAND ON A HIGHWAY, SHORT OF HIS DISTINATION IN A COMPETITIVE EVENT. THE SAILPLANE STRUCK ROADSIDE REFLECTORS AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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