Pilot Debrief

BURKHART GROB G-103A TWIN II ACRO near Midlothian, TX — 2025-06-21

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Date
2025-06-21
Location
Midlothian, TX, USA
Airport
JWY
Aircraft
BURKHART GROB G-103A TWIN II ACRO
Registration
N852BG
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the glider experienced a sudden loss of lift. The glider landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage of the glider. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

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