Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS II accident near California City, CA
On May 1, 1983, a Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS II (glider) was involved in an accident near California City, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 1, 1983
- Place
- California City, CA
- Aircraft
- Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS II · Glider
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 35.151°N, 117.920°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001214X43012
Conditions
- Local time
- 6:27 PM
- Light
- Daylight
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Wind
- 250° at 12 kt, gusts 20
- Visibility
- 15 mi
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
