# NTSB Accident ATL97LA052
> **Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II** · 1997-03-22 · LANCASTER, SC, USA · MINR
## 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.

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