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February 20, 2012 · Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO · N103SH

Dillingham, HI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dillingham, HI
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO
Tail Number
N103SH
Operator
Hana Hou Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA134

During the landing sequence, the student pilot pushed the control stick of the glider forward just before touchdown. This action resulted in the glider landing hard and bouncing about one foot back into the air. The student pilot then forced the glider onto the runway a second time, after which it bounced about five feet back into the air. In trying to recover from the second bounce, the student pilot forced the glider onto the runway a third time. When the glider again bounced back into the air, it pitched up to a degree such that the aft end of the fuselage contacted the asphalt runway. The student pilot then leveled the glider and allowed it to descend to the runway surface in a near level attitude. Both the composite tail boom and the composite vertical fin were cracked.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

During the landing sequence, the student pilot pushed the control stick of the glider forward just before touchdown. This action resulted in the glider landing hard and bouncing about one foot back into the air. The student pilot then forced the glider onto the runway a second time, after which it bounced about five feet back into the air. In trying to recover from the second bounce, the student pilot forced the glider onto the runway a third time. When the glider again bounced back into the air, it pitched up to a degree that resulted in the aft end of the fuselage coming in contact with the asphalt runway. The student pilot then leveled the glider off and allowed it to descend to the runway surface in a near level attitude. It was later determined that both the composite tail boom and the composite vertical fin were cracked.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:05 HST
Nearest AirportDillingham Airport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length9007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBurkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO
Tail NumberN103SH
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHana Hou Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data