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NTSB investigation record

LAX95LA197

Completed

Bölkow Phoebus c· N1379

Date
May 20, 1995
Location
Helendale, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's selection of a downwind landing and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the inaccurate wind information provided by his ground crew which led the pilot to select the improper landing direction, and, the loose sandy nature of the landing site which inhibited the effectiveness of the glider brakes.

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