Primary finding
Probable cause
The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the glider as a result of injuries sustained during an inflight encounter with turbulence. Contributing to the accident was turbulent weather condition encountered.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX90LA264
CompletedRolladen-schneider Ls3-a· N34AZ
- Date
- July 31, 1990
- Location
- Sparks, NV
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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