Summary
On June 11, 2010, a Burkhart Grob G103C TWIN III ACRO (N41KP) was involved in an incident near Minden, NV. All 1 person 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 encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
The pilot stated that during cruise flight in the glider he encountered significant sinking air that prevented him from being able to make his destination glider port. He elected to make an off-field landing into a field. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted the ground and turned the glider to the left. During the turn, the glider's tail assembly separated from the fuselage. There was substantial damage to the tail structure.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA288. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41KP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during cruise flight in the glider he encountered significant sinking air that prevented him from being able to make his destination glider port. He elected to make an off-field landing into a field. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted the ground and turned the glider to the left. During the turn, the glider's tail assembly separated from the fuselage. There was substantial damage to the tail structure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA288