N5448XBurkhart Grob G103B 1991-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Burkhart Grob G103B S/N: 3870K-111

Summary

On July 17, 1991, a Burkhart Grob G103B (N5448X) was involved in an incident near Marion, OH. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO CHANGE LANDING RUNWAYS WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A DRAGGED WING AND GROUND LOOP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA225. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5448X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 17, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA225
Location
MARION, OH
Event ID
20001212X17683
Coordinates
40.579952, -83.120079
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'S IMPROPER DECISION TO CHANGE LANDING RUNWAYS WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A DRAGGED WING AND GROUND LOOP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
3870K-111
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G103B SA03
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G 103 TWIN II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CENTRAL OHIO SOARING ASSOC INC
Address
1530 POLE LANE RD
MARION MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
OH 43302-8514
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# NYC91LA225