| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | California City, CA
35.125801°N, 117.985904°W |
| Tail number | N39285 |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 02 Sep 1990 |
| Aircraft type | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C |
| Additional details: | None |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO EXECUTE THE RAPID CLIMBING TURN MANEUVER AT AN INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE DUMPING OF THE GLIDER'S WATER BALLAST.