BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G103 TWIN ASTIR
Minden, NV — August 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA274 |
| Event ID | 20240812194914 |
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.99151, -119.62934 |
| Airport | MINDEN-TAHOE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and a subsequent collision with an obstacle during an off-field landing.
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.