N4446YBURKHART GROB G 103 TWIN II2021-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BURKHART GROB G 103 TWIN IIS/N: 3825

Summary

On July 25, 2021, a Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N4446Y) was involved in an accident near Levan, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA290. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4446Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 25, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA290
Location
Levan, UT
Event ID
20210727103567
Coordinates
41.554306, -112.062250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
3825
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
G 103 TWIN IISA03
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G 103 TWIN II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UTAH SOARING ASSOCIATION
Address
863 SEGO LILY WAY
City
MAPLETON
State / Zip Code
UT 84664-5623
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# WPR21LA290