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Old December 4th 17, 07:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Ely, Nevada - Accident?

On Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 10:48:11 AM UTC-7, Renny wrote:
I just saw this NTSB report regarding an accident at Ely on July 5th. Does anyone have any additional info on this accident? I am REALLY hoping that the pilot is OK.....Thanks - Renny

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA386
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, July 05, 2017 in Ely, NV
Aircraft: ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO ASH 31 MI, registration: N31MX
NTSB investigators will use data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator, and will not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.


I talked with him next day in hanger. He answered he did not put too much water on tail. I flew on the same day there. I did not have unusual turbulence.