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June 16, 2007 · Burkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III · N123KG
Wickenburg, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wickenburg, AZ
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III
Tail Number
N123KG
Operator
Christopher Aniol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA175
The glider pilot was conducting a cross-country flight. Approximately 4 hours into the flight, the pilot experienced a loss of thermal lift. He reversed course and attempted to land on an uncharted airstrip. During the forced landing, wind gusts and a tailwind were present. On final approach, "a strong gust/windshear" moved the glider to the right side of the runway. The right wing impacted a cactus tree and sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with a cactus tree while landing. The loss of thermal lift, tailwind, gusts, and tree were contributing factors to the accident.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot was conducting a cross-country flight. Approximately 4 hours into the flight, the pilot experienced a loss of thermal lift. He reversed course and attempted to land on an uncharted airstrip. During the forced landing, wind gusts and a tailwind were present. On final approach, "a strong gust/windshear" moved the glider to the right side of the runway. The right wing impacted a cactus tree and sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportCamp Date Creek Airstrip (3nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G102 STD Astir III
Tail NumberN123KG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristopher Aniol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time22:55