No fatalities
6 Oct 2020: SCHLEICHER ASK21 21219 — High Sierra Pilots — Minden, NV
On 6 Oct 2020, a SCHLEICHER ASK21 21219 operated by High Sierra Pilots was involved in an aviation accident near Minden, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper application of the airbrakes during final approach, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and subsequent hard, bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operation