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June 11, 2005 · Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN Astir · N3872G

Wellington, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wellington, OH
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN Astir
Tail Number
N3872G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA097

The glider was towed to 3,000 feet msl, and soared uneventfully over the local area. At 1,700 feet, the pilot entered a left downwind leg runway 36; a 2,850-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, turf runway. The glider was too low on the downwind leg, and the pilot flew a tighter traffic pattern to correct for the low altitude. As the glider turned onto a left base leg, the pilot reported that it encountered a downdraft and possible headwind. The glider remained too low and struck trees on the final approach to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.

Full Narrative

On June 11, 2005, about 1240 eastern daylight time, a Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir glider, N3872G, was substantially damaged while landing at Reader-Botsford Airport (67D), Wellington, Ohio. The certificated private pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that he was towed from 67D to 3,000 feet msl. The glider released from the tow-plane and soared uneventfully over the local area. At 1,700 feet, the pilot entered a left downwind leg runway 36; a 2,850-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, turf runway. The glider was too low on the downwind leg, and the pilot flew a tighter traffic pattern to correct for the low altitude. As the glider turned onto a left base leg, it encountered a downdraft and possible headwind. The glider remained too low and struck trees on the final approach to the runway. The glider came to rest in a field, and the wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the wind from the southwest, at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The reported wind at an airport approximately 10 miles north of the accident site, at 1253, was from 230 degrees at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EDT
Nearest AirportReader-Botsford Airport (1nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBurkhart Grob G103 TWIN Astir
Tail NumberN3872G
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data