ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 69450
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| Date: | 05-JUL-1998 |
| Time: | 1415 CDT |
| Type: | Grob G103 Twin Astir |
| Operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N103GG |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Refugio, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | Refugio, TX |
| Refugio, TX |
The pilot, who was seated in the aft seat of the 2-place glider, reported that during the initial takeoff climb from runway 14, while the glider was about 150 to 200 feet above the ground, the canopy for the rear canopy became opened. The pilot added that he released the towline and attempted to return to the runway. During the ensuing landing, the glider "ground looped," striking its right wing on the ground. The pilot further reported that the left and right wings, fuselage, and tail were "badly bent."
The pilot also reported that he "forgot to latch the canopy" prior to takeoff.
Sources:
NTSB Identification: FTW98LA301
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Oct-2009 06:41 | DColclasure | Added |
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