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February 9, 2008 · Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO · N223WP
Alamogordo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Alamogordo, NM
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO
Tail Number
N223WP
Operator
Christian Nickel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA056
The glider encountered turbulence at approximately 200 feet above ground level. The glider gained altitude such that the pilot lost sight of the tow plane. The pilot decided to release the glider and attempt a right turn back to the airport to land. He stated, "the altitude was too low to complete the turn, so I leveled the wings and landed the glider off-field." Upon landing, the left wing contacted the terrain and the glider ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's statement, the glider was being towed aloft when it encountered turbulence at approximately 200 feet above ground level. The glider gained altitude such that the pilot lost sight of the tow plane. The pilot decided to release the glider and attempt a right turn back to the airport to land. The pilot stated, "The altitude was too low to complete the turn, so I leveled the wings and landed the glider off-field." Upon landing, the left wing contacted terrain and the glider ground looped. Examination of the glider revealed the rear fuselage was broken in front of the vertical stabilizer, the nose gear sheared off, and the horizontal stabilizer was bent at the connection to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot and single passenger were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 MST
Nearest AirportAlamogordo-White Sands Regiona (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO
Tail NumberN223WP
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristian Nickel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0