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October 6, 2020 · Schleicher ASK21 21219 · N684KS
Minden, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Minden, NV
Aircraft
Schleicher ASK21 21219 (1984)
Tail Number
N684KS
Operator
Media Stew
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA033
The solo student pilot reported that he was landing the glider after an uneventful flight. During final approach, instead of closing the airbrakes, the student opened them further. Realizing his mistake, he then closed them; however, the glider lost altitude. Subsequently, the glider landed hard short of the runway, which resulted in the nosewheel penetrating the cockpit, and then bounced and landed nose first. Subsequently, the pilot lost directional control, and the glider exited the runway and came to a stop upright. The glider’s fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that he was landing the glider after an uneventful flight. During final approach, instead of closing the airbrakes, the student opened them further. Realizing his mistake, he then closed them; however, the glider lost altitude. Subsequently, the glider landed hard short of the runway, which resulted in the nosewheel penetrating the cockpit, and then bounced and landed nose first. Subsequently, the pilot lost directional control, and the glider exited the runway and came to a stop upright. The glider’s fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMinden/Tahoe (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length5299 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchleicher ASK21 21219
Tail NumberN684KS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMedia Stew
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourcePILO