Burkhart Grob G-103A
Minden, NV — August 22, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA422 |
| Event ID | 20100823X53356 |
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.00111, -119.75195 |
| Airport | Minden-Tahoe |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Burkhart Grob |
| Model | G-103A |
| 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 inadequate flare and bounced landing recovery technique that resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot completed a 1-hour local flight, and entered right traffic on runway 30. He increased his speed because of strong gusty winds and turbulence. He worked the airbrakes and landed about 300 feet down the runway. The nose wheel touched down first, and the glider bounced; then the tail wheel touched down and the glider bounced. This cycle repeated twice despite the pilot’s attempts to control it with elevator. The rollout was normal. The pilot was not aware that the glider sustained substantial damage to the empennage until he exited the cockpit.
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.