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NTSB investigation record

LAX97LA160

Completed

Schweizer Sgs2-33A· N2037T

Date
April 12, 1997
Location
Llano, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from the boundry fence, during an approach to land on the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and overshooting the turn to final approach (failing to attain proper runway alignment).

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