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November 15, 1986 · Burkhart Grob 109B · N58287
Gregory, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gregory, MI
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob 109B
Tail Number
N58287
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA032
WHILE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED TWICE, SO THE PILOT DECIDED TO GO AROUND AND MAKE A SECOND ATTEMPT. ON CLIMB OUT, THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK 65 FT TALL TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT LANDED WITH A TAIL WIND AND DID NOT CHANGE THE PROPELLER PITCH POSITION FROM A CRUISE TO A CLIMB SETTING. THE RUNWAY HAD A DISPLACED THRESHOLD GIVING IT ONLY 1800 FEET OF USABLE SPACE FOR THE LANDING AND GO-AROUND.
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WHILE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED TWICE, SO THE PILOT DECIDED TO GO AROUND AND MAKE A SECOND ATTEMPT. ON CLIMB OUT, THE LANDING GEAR STRUCK 65 FT TALL TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT LANDED WITH A TAIL WIND AND DID NOT CHANGE THE PROPELLER PITCH POSITION FROM A CRUISE TO A CLIMB SETTING. THE RUNWAY HAD A DISPLACED THRESHOLD GIVING IT ONLY 1800 FEET OF USABLE SPACE FOR THE LANDING AND GO-AROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 EST
Nearest AirportRichmond Field (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob 109B
Tail NumberN58287
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGrob · 2500E · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:20
Weather SourceWFAC