N424BGBURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB2022-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIBS/N: 5548CB

Summary

On August 06, 2022, a Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB (N424BG) was involved in an accident near Highland, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA370. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N424BG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 6, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA370
Location
Highland, IL
Event ID
20220808105691
Coordinates
38.753761, -89.656399
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU
Serial Number
5548CB
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIBSA02
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ST LOUIS SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
9512 DAVID SCOTT DR
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63126-2504
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# CEN22LA370