# NTSB LAX87LA272: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2, N125FD, Perris, CA, July 18, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 18, 1987, 12:44 local (19:44 UTC)
- Place: Perris, CA
- Location: 33.7847° N, 117.2441° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs from NTSB’s distance and direction from PERRIS VALLEY (L65), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.7847&lon=-117.2441&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25641
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX87LA272
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25641/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA272

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - planning/decision - improper, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - glider/tow release - intentional, pilot in command(cfi)
  - emergency procedure - simulated
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command(cfi) (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE TOW PLT RPRTD THAT DRG TAKEOFF, HE FELT THE GLIDER RELEASE AT ABOUT 200' AGL. THE PURPOSE OF THE RELEASE WAS TO PRACTICE A ROPE BREAK. AFTER BEING RELEASED, THE GLIDER MANEUVERED BACK TOWARD THE ARPT, BUT IT HIT A TREE & A POWER LINE BEFORE REACHING THE PLANNED LANDING AREA & CRASHED. THE INSTRUCTOR HAD ONLY 2.4 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE & MODEL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N125FD (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2
- Category: Glider
- Serial number: 125
- Airframe hours: 259
- Engines: NONE NONE unknown
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Orange County Soaring, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 19, 1987, 14 hours before
- Departed: L65
- Airport: L65, Perris Valley, runway 33, 3,300 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: rear; flight hours: 7,083 total, 2 in this make and model, 22 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: RAL

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19870718042629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870718042629A), Jul 18, 1987: Brasov IS28B2, Perris, CA, Substantial damage. Glider collided with tree and wires after low altitude release. CFI was giving flight check.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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