Pilot dies in glider crash east of Minden

The pilot of a glider died when the aircraft crashed Sunday in the Pinenuts.

Joseph N. Lowenhardt, 74, of Minden was the only occupant.

The Nevada Civil Air Patrol, assisted by the U.S. Air Force, located the crashed glider approximately 8 miles east of the Minden Tahoe Airport. The pilot was found deceased in the wreckage.

The crash occurred about 2:50pm Aug. 7.

The FAA is handling the investigation.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report