Summary
On January 25, 2024, a Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 TWIN ASTIR (N1202Z) was involved in an accident near Zephyrhills, FL. 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 pilot’s failure to release from the towline after the tow plane experienced a loss of engine power.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1202Z.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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