BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G103 TWIN ASTIR
Zephyrhills, FL — January 25, 2024
Event Information
| Date | January 25, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA098 |
| Event ID | 20240126193709 |
| Location | Zephyrhills, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.00000, -82.00000 |
| Airport | ZEPHYRHILLS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU |
| Model | G103 TWIN ASTIR |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The glider pilot’s failure to release from the towline after the tow plane experienced a loss of engine power.
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.