BURKHART GROB G 103 TWIN II
Bryon, CA — December 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA063 |
| Event ID | 20131210X00041 |
| Location | Bryon, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.82361, -121.62222 |
| Airport | Byron Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BURKHART GROB |
| Model | G 103 TWIN II |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during landing the glider touched down slightly left of the runway centerline. He engaged the brakes and steered the glider towards the right side of the runway to prepare for a turn. When he approached the taxiway entrance, he released the brakes and started to turn to the left. During the turn the left wing struck a runway sign; the airplane made a sharp left turn, exited the runway surface and came to rest on the grass. During the accident sequence, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.