BURKHART GROB G103C TWIN III ACRO
Minden, NV — June 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA288 |
| Event ID | 20100612X70928 |
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.92000, -119.85722 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BURKHART GROB |
| Model | G103C TWIN III ACRO |
| 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 encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during cruise flight in the glider he encountered significant sinking air that prevented him from being able to make his destination glider port. He elected to make an off-field landing into a field. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted the ground and turned the glider to the left. During the turn, the glider's tail assembly separated from the fuselage. There was substantial damage to the tail structure.
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.