Accident Schweizer SGS 1-26 N8681R, Saturday 18 July 1970
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Date:Saturday 18 July 1970
Time:13:07
Type:Silhouette image of generic s126 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Schweizer SGS 1-26
Owner/operator:Orange County Soaring
Registration: N8681R
MSN: 206
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Romoland, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Training
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
blood alcohol level 0.10 pct.

Accident investigation:
  
Report number: LAX71AL003
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 8 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
25-Feb-2008 12:00 ASN archive Added
30-May-2023 09:00 Ron Averes Updated

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