N161SSBURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAH SPEED ASTIR II 1982-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAH SPEED ASTIR II S/N: 4009

Summary

On April 15, 1982, a Schleicher ASW-20 (N6KS) was involved in an accident near Tulare, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX82FA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6KS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 15, 1982
NTSB Number
LAX82FA136
Location
TULARE, CA
Event ID
20020917X02282
Coordinates
36.179130, -119.360984
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAH
Serial Number
4009
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
SPEED ASTIR II FK9
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SPEED ASTIR II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURCHEL RICK
Address
409 HIGH ST
City
ANDERSON
State / Zip Code
IN 46012-3014
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX82FA136