Aviation Accident Summary LAX82DA304

SPARKS, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N1524

MENEES LP-49MS

Analysis

THE PLT STATED HE RELEASED FROM THE TOW PLANE AT 1,200 FT AGL IN A 200 FPM LIFT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY HE ENCOUNTERED A 1,000 FPM SINK & IMMEDIATELY ENTERED THE PATTERN FOR A LANDING. HE WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE SINK RATE & THE ACFT LANDED HARD BREAKING OFF THE RIGHT WING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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