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July 25, 2021 · Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II · N4446Y
Levan, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Levan, UT
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (1983)
Tail Number
N4446Y
Operator
Utah Soaring Association
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA290
The pilot reported that during the flight, the glider encountered insufficient lift to maintain flight and he decided to land off airport. He performed a high recon of the area and selected a landing site on the north side of a local reservoir, along the shoreline. While on downwind for the intended landing area, he did not see any obstacles, and performed a teardrop turn to final. The glider touched down in the approximate area he intended to, however, during landing roll, the glider collided with a barbed wire fence and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the rear canopy. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the flight, the glider encountered insufficient lift to maintain flight and he decided to land off airport. He performed a high recon of the area and selected a landing site on the north side of a local reservoir, along the shoreline. While on downwind for the intended landing area, he did not see any obstacles, and performed a teardrop turn to final. The glider touched down in the approximate area he intended to, however, during landing roll, the glider collided with a barbed wire fence and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the rear canopy. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:38 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II
Tail NumberN4446Y
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUtah Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 52 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC