Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to execute the rapid climbing turn maneuver at an insufficient airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the premature dumping of the glider's water ballast.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX90FA310
CompletedSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-2C· N39285
- Date
- September 3, 1990
- Location
- California City, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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