N18MA

Substantial
Serious

SCHLEICHER ASW20CS/N: 20844

Summary

On November 07, 2020, a Schleicher ASW27 (N81KP) was involved in an accident near Clayton, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA040. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81KP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA040
Location
Clayton, CA
Event ID
20201109102252
Coordinates
37.839997, -121.874820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHLEICHER
Serial Number
20844
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
ASW20CA20J
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3809 SURFWOOD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MALIBU
State / Zip Code
CA 90265-5656
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA040