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Aviation accident GAA16CA205

MINR · BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G103 TWIN ASTIR · 2016-04-24 · Marana, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number: GAA16CA205
Event ID: 20160426X70224
Type: Accident
Date: 2016-04-24
Location: Marana, AZ, USA
Coordinates: 32.264999, -111.123611

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU
Model: G103 TWIN ASTIR
Registration: N40880
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 0
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The glider's loss of lift as a result of unfavorable wind conditions for glider operations, consequently resulting in a collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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