No fatalities
7 Nov 2020: SCHLEICHER ASW20C — Paul N Loewenstine — Clayton, CA
On 7 Nov 2020, a SCHLEICHER ASW20C operated by Paul N Loewenstine was involved in an aviation accident near Clayton, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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