1 fatal · Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · 2006-09-12 · Minden, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX06LA292
Event ID
20060923X01379
Type
Accident
Date
2006-09-12
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.000278, -119.751113
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Burkhart Grob
Model
G-103A Twin II Acro
Registration
N790G
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate pre-takeoff checks by the flightcrew that failed to detect that the spoilers were deployed during the takeoff and initial climb. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.