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Accident: Sportine Aviacija LAK17

Aug 7, 2020 · Lake Port, CA

NTSB numberWPR20LA257Event id20200807X30140

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB docket WPR20LA257

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Sportine Aviacija LAK17
Registration
N290MH
Year built
2020
Category
Glider
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Maneuvering Aerodynamic stall/spin

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Lampson Field (CKE)4 nm (7 km) north
  • Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI)19 nm (35 km) north-west

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