Aviation Accident Summary LAX82DVG32

CHICO, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N66JP

BLANIK L-13

Analysis

THE GLIDER PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER HE DISENGAGED FROM THE AERIAL TOW, HE WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY OF THE EXPECTED CONDITIONS OF LIFT. AS ALTITUDE WAS LOST, HE ELECTED TO LAND IN A VINEYARD. DURING THE LANDING, THE GLIDER WAS DAMAGED AND THE PILOT RECEIVED A BACK INJURY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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