SCHLEICHER ASK21
Minden, NV — October 6, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA033 |
| Event ID | 20201102102222 |
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.00050, -119.75111 |
| Airport | Minden/Tahoe |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASK21 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper application of the airbrakes during final approach, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and subsequent hard, bounced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.