N3981AGrob G1022020-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Grob G102S/N: 5610CB

Summary

On July 30, 2020, a Grob G102 (N3981A) was involved in an accident near Midlothian, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The unstabilized landing approach in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA324. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3981A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 30, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA324
Location
Midlothian, TX
Event ID
20200803X05132
Coordinates
32.456082, -96.916256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The unstabilized landing approach in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GROB
Serial Number
5610CB
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
G102G102
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALKER CAROL L
Address
1209 WILLIAMSBURG DR
City
ENNIS
State / Zip Code
TX 75119-2118
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# CEN20CA324