SCHLEICHER ASW20C
Clayton, CA — November 7, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 7, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA040 |
| Event ID | 20201109102252 |
| Location | Clayton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.84000, -121.87482 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | ASW20C |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
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.