N140BG

Substantial
None

Burkhart Grob G-103 S/N: 33902-K-140

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 10, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA143
Location
IONIA, MI
Event ID
20001211X14622
Coordinates
42.980739, -85.050582
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT AND DECISION TO CLOSE THE GLIDER'S CANOPY AT LOW ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
33902-K-140
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G-103 G103
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G 103 TWIN II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENZ AVIATION LLC
Address
17907 SHORE ACRES RD
City
GRAND HAVEN
State / Zip Code
MI 49417-9328
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# CHI92LA143