NONE · PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · 2003-05-26 · Minden, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA165
Event ID
20030605X00794
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-26
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.000278, -119.750831
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PZL-Bielsko
Model
SZD-50-3
Registration
N503HC
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the student, which resulted in the improper deployment of the spoilers by the student. A factor was the high vegetation on the landing surface.