Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 2017 BURKHART GROB G103C TWIN II AC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 2017 involved a BURKHART GROB G103C TWIN II AC, at Boerne, TX.

Glider Impacts Perimeter Fence During Landing, Instructor Fails to Submit Accident Report

On June 15, 2017, a BURKHART GROB G103C TWIN II AC was involved in an aviation accident near Boerne, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A glider flight instructor reported that during landing, a sink rate developed about 100 feet above ground. After taking over controls and closing spoilers, the glider struck a fence and slid into a culvert, sustaining substantial empennage damage. The instructor did not submit the required NTSB accident report.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor of a glider reported an accident during landing. According to the instructor, while the glider was approximately 100 feet above the ground, a sink rate began to develop. The instructor then took over the flight controls and closed the spoilers. Subsequently, the glider impacted the airport perimeter fence and landed short of the runway. After impact, the glider slid into a culvert.

Damage Assessment

The glider sustained substantial damage to the empennage as a result of the accident.

Reporting Deficiency

The flight instructor failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, as required by regulations.

Contributing factors

Causes

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operationContributed to outcome