BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G103 TWIN ASTIR
Gregory, MI, June 3, 2026
Event Information
| Date | June 3, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gregory, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Richmond Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA233 |
| Event ID | 20260623203229 |
Aircraft
| Make | BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU |
| Model | G103 TWIN ASTIR |
| Registration # | N4101M |
| Operator | Sandhill Soaring Club Inc. |
| Owner | Sandhill Soaring Club Inc. |
| 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 flight instructor’s improper planning during the simulated aborted launch which resulted in a touchdown on unsuitable terrain.
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.