ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 69511
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| Date: | 23-JUL-1997 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N125DD |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Minden, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Minden, NV |
| Minden, NV | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
The pilot stated that on rollout from the off-field landing the right wing tip contacted the ground, and the glider turned sideways before coming to a stop. A fracture was found on the aft part of the fuselage which went completely around the structure.
Sources:
NTSB Identification: LAX97LA265
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Nov-2009 01:25 | DColclasure | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
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