Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC91LA032

ERWINNA, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N923BG

BURKHART GROB G103A

Analysis

THE STUDENT WAS PREPARING FOR HIS PRIVATE PILOT CHECK RIDE, AND HIS INSTRUCTOR WAS SUPERVISING FROM THE REAR SEAT OF THE GLIDER. THE GLIDER MADE A HARD LANDING WITH THE NOSE WHEEL TOUCHING FIRST.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING TECHNIQUE AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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