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August 6, 2022 · Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB · N424BG
Highland, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Highland, IL
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB
Tail Number
N424BG
Operator
St Louis Soaring Association
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA370
The pilot reported that, during the return flight to the airport, the glider encountered a higher descent rate than he had expected and that the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing into a corn field, the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Thermal lifting-Effect on operation
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The pilot reported that, during the return flight to the airport, the glider encountered a higher descent rate than he had expected and that the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing into a corn field, the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHIGHLAND (0nm N)
Runway18 /
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB
Tail NumberN424BG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Louis Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourcePILO