MINR · Burkhart Grob G-103A · 2006-08-19 · North Plains, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06LA163
Event ID
20060824X01236
Type
Accident
Date
2006-08-19
Location
North Plains, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.603889, -123.024719
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Burkhart Grob
Model
G-103A
Registration
N103MG
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of glider being flown.