Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the oil drilling rig due to his attention being diverted inside the cockpit in order the secure the landing gear control.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX98LA092
CompletedSchempp-Hirth Ventus-b· N948B
- Date
- February 23, 1998
- Location
- Williams, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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