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June 12, 1988 · Burkhart Grob G-103A · N103BK
Fremont, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fremont, CA
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G-103A
Tail Number
N103BK
Operator
Willat Brett
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA221
DURING A LOCAL FLT, THE GLIDER ENCOUNTERED A WINDSHEAR AND LOST ALTITUDE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN THE LOST ALTITUDE AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH ROUGH TERRAIN.
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DURING A LOCAL FLT, THE GLIDER ENCOUNTERED A WINDSHEAR AND LOST ALTITUDE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN THE LOST ALTITUDE AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE WHERE DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE GLIDER COLLIDED WITH ROUGH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G-103A
Tail NumberN103BK
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillat Brett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourcePILO