Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN II N103GG
5 July 1998 · Refugio, Texas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 5 July 1998 at about 19:15 local time, a Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN II registered N103GG was involved in an accident near Refugio, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Refugio, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Rooke Field Airport (RFG)
- Coordinates
- 28.3002, -97.2709
- Aircraft
- Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN II
- Registration
- N103GG
- Category
- Glider
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW98LA301
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow procedures in securing the rear canopy, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During takeoff climb from runway 14, about 150 to 200 feet above the ground, the rear canopy of the glider opened. The pilot released the towline and attempted to return to the runway. During the ensuing landing, the glider 'ground looped,' striking its right wing on the ground. The pilot reported that he forgot to latch the canopy prior to takeoff.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Burkhart Grob G103 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 1998 | Burkhart Grob G103-TWINA | Saratoga Spring, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Dec 1998 | Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN ASTIR | Canon City, Colorado, United States | Peak Soaring | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 May 2000 | Burkhart Grob G103 | Wellington, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 May 2002 | Burkhart Grob G103 | Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Jul 1994 | Burkhart Grob G103 | Tehachapi, California, United States | Skylark North | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 2002 | Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN ASTIR | Unionville, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 1998 | Beechcraft V35 | Seguin, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 1998 | Poling KELEHER LARK KR1B | Georgetown, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 24 Jan 1998 | Cessna 140A | Justin, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jul 1998 | Bell 206L-3 | Reklaw, Texas, United States | U.s. Forest Service | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1998 | Jodel F11-3 | Beeville, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 29 Aug 1998 | Piper PA-28-235 | Mineola, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |