- Registered owner
- Benz Aviation LLC
- Location
- Grand Haven, MI
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 33902-K-140
- Type
- Glider
- Engine
- None
- Airworthiness
- Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date
- December 19, 1984
- Certificate issued
- May 8, 2025
- Expires
- May 31, 2032
- Mode S code
- A0A2D0
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1986 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Airframe · Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II
AD 2025-20-07Rudder Control SystemAD 2022-03-08Elevator Control SystemAD 2015-22-04Flight ControlsInformation bulletins that may apply · 2
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II
SAIB CE-08-01Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer StructureSAIB CE-06-49NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB CHI01LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIonia, MIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the tall grass during his recovery from the bounced landing. A factor was the tall grass.NTSB CHI94LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIonia, MIa hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment.NTSB CHI92LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIonia, MIThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight and decision to close the glider's canopy at low altitude.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20010712017029AIonia, MI(-23) Wing dropped to ground during landing causing glider to ground loop. Aft fuselage, vertical and horizontal stabilizer received substantial damage. (.19) on July 12, 2001, about 1700 central daylight time, a brukhart grob g 103 twin ii, N140BG, piloted…Accident 19940520011839ATo Aborted (Fixed Wing) · Ionia, MITow plane lost power during tow. Released glider. Glider made off airport landing.Accident 19920510013909AForced/Precautionary Landing · Ionia, MICanopy came open on glider tow. Accidentally released tow 150 feet AGL while trying to close canopy. Crash landed.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N140BGGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II aircraft
STCs that may be installed
No STCs matched this aircraft’s modelsSTCs are matched through the model’s type certificate data sheet, and this registry model isn’t matched to one.