Jul 31, 1990
Accident
Destroyed SPARKS, NV
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE GLIDER AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITION ENCOUNTERED.
NTSB LAX90LA264