N5448X

Substantial
None

Burkhart Grob G103B S/N: 3870K-111

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 G103
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