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June 26, 1993 · Burkhart Grob G103 · N4101M
Ionia, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ionia, MI
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G103
Tail Number
N4101M
Operator
B & N Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA230
WHILE MAKING A SHORT LANDING TO AVOID ANOTHER GLIDER ON THE RUNWAY AHEAD, THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN JUST SHORT OF THE MOWED GRASS STRIP. LANDING IN THE TALL GRASS ON THE WET, SOFT GROUND, THE LEFT WING TIP WENT DOWN, AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT. WHILE GROUND LOOPING, THE FUSELAGE WAS DAMAGED JUST FORWARD OF THE VERTICAL FIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH.
Full Narrative
WHILE MAKING A SHORT LANDING TO AVOID ANOTHER GLIDER ON THE RUNWAY AHEAD, THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN JUST SHORT OF THE MOWED GRASS STRIP. LANDING IN THE TALL GRASS ON THE WET, SOFT GROUND, THE LEFT WING TIP WENT DOWN, AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT. WHILE GROUND LOOPING, THE FUSELAGE WAS DAMAGED JUST FORWARD OF THE VERTICAL FIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:07 EDT
Nearest AirportIonia County Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G103
Tail NumberN4101M
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorB & N Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 21 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC