Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
SEA97LA190
CompletedLaister Lp-49· N40NH
- Date
- August 16, 1997
- Location
- North Plains, OR
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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