Laister LP-49 N40NH
16 August 1997 · North Plains, Oregon, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 16 August 1997 at about 23:30 local time, a Laister LP-49 registered N40NH was involved in an accident near North Plains, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 23:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- North Plains, Oregon, United States
- Coordinates
- 45.6709, -123.0204
- Aircraft
- Laister LP-49
- Registration
- N40NH
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA97LA190
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot was attempting to land back at the gliderport, but was forced to land in an open field located about one-quarter mile away. During the landing, the glider impacted rough terrain, tumbled, and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that he should have selected a more suitable field for landing after realizing that he may not make it back to the gliderport.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Laister LP-49 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 1990 | Laister LP-49 | Warrensburg, Missouri, United States | Central Missouri St. Univ. | No injuries | - |
| 29 Sep 1979 | Laister LP-49 | Adelanto, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Dec 1973 | Laister LP-49 | Santa Brbra, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Feb 1972 | Laister LP-49 | Elsinore, California, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Jan 1970 | Laister LP-49 | Lakelnd Vil, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 1969 | Laister LP-49 | Adelanto, California, United States | Elsinore Valle | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 1997 | Boeing 737-522 | Eugene, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Oct 1997 | Beechcraft V-35 | Medford, Oregon, United States | Robert R. Francis | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Oct 1997 | Cessna 185A | Damascus, Oregon, United States | Roger C. Snyder | Fatal | 2 |
| 26 Oct 1997 | Beckham RV-4 | Scio, Oregon, United States | Hatch, Everett, W. | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 Nov 1997 | Aerostar PA-60-700P | Portland, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Nov 1997 | Bell 206B | Forest Grove, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |