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Substantial
None

Burkhart Grob G-103AS/N: 34007-K-240

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 22, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA422
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20100823X53356
Coordinates
39.001110, -119.751945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate flare and bounced landing recovery technique that resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
34007-K-240
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G-103AG103
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G-103A TWIN II ACRO

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SANDHILL SOARING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 1891
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
MI 48116-5691
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot completed a 1-hour local flight, and entered right traffic on runway 30. He increased his speed because of strong gusty winds and turbulence. He worked the airbrakes and landed about 300 feet down the runway. The nose wheel touched down first, and the glider bounced; then the tail wheel touched down and the glider bounced. This cycle repeated twice despite the pilot’s attempts to control it with elevator. The rollout was normal. The pilot was not aware that the glider sustained substantial damage to the empennage until he exited the cockpit.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA422