N1202Z

Substantial
Serious

BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G103 TWIN ASTIRS/N: 3615

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 25, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA098
Location
Zephyrhills, FL
Event ID
20240126193709
Coordinates
28.000000, -82.000000
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 pilot’s failure to release from the towline after the tow plane experienced a loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU
Serial Number
3615
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
G103 TWIN ASTIRG103
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G103 TWIN ASTIR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAMPA BAY SOARING SOCIETY INC
Address
40223 SUNPATH AVE
City
ZEPHYRHILLS
State / Zip Code
FL 33540-5833
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# ERA24LA098