ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS-6
Tahoe Vista, CA — June 20, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA225 |
| Event ID | 20220624105343 |
| Location | Tahoe Vista, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.23838, -120.04298 |
| Airport | TRUCKEE-TAHOE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER |
| Model | LS-6 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent water ditching.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.