MINR · Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · 1997-03-22 · LANCASTER, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97LA052
Event ID
20001208X07492
Type
Accident
Date
1997-03-22
Location
LANCASTER, SC, USA
Coordinates
34.720737, -80.770423
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Burkhart Grob
Model
G-103-TWIN II
Registration
N54553
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related factors.