ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355382
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| Date: | Saturday 16 August 1997 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: | Laister LP-49 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N40NH |
| MSN: | 29 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1290 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | North Plains, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , OR (1OR4) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to land back at the gliderport, but was forced to land in an open field located about one-quarter mile away. During the landing, the glider impacted rough terrain, tumbled, and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that he should have selected a more suitable field for landing after realizing that he may not make it back to the gliderport.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA190
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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