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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Rolsch LS3-A · Callahan, CA · June 24, 1985

Date: June 24, 1985 · 16:30 local
Place: Callahan, CA
Phase of flight: Normal Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N31JN
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX85FA293
Reported as: Rolsch LS3A
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 215 total0 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days

N31JNRegistration cancelled Aug 9, 1988 · Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-AS/N 3353 Airframe modelRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A

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What happened

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Impacted hilly terrain during a sailplane cross country contest when unable to find more lift.

As the FAA filed it

IMPACTED HILLY TERRAIN DURING A SAILPLANE CROSS COUNTRY CONTEST WHEN UNABLE TO FIND MORE LIFT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB LAX85FA293Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCallahan, CAThe plt was participating in a x-country soaring competition. He released from the tow at 5,000 ft above sea level. About one hour later he imformed his crew by radio that he had covered 80 percent of the first leg and that he was 'doing fine.' The flt did…Jun 24, 1985 · Destroyed