# N424BG: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g102-club-astir-iiib) (registry code 1660106, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS G33EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G33EU) (Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 5548CB - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: March 29, 1988 - Certificate issued: December 8, 1982 - Expires: January 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A50A9B - Registered owner: [St Louis Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ST%20LOUIS%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC) - Location: [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 38.5496° N, 90.3787° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 63126, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=424BG - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424BG From the FAA registry file of October 27, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## NTSB investigations (3) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA340), Aug 24, 2025: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib (N424BG), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle. - [NTSB CEN22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA370), Aug 6, 2022: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib (N424BG), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. - [NTSB CHI03LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA317), Sep 10, 2003: Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib (N424BG), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during an off-airport landing. A factor to the accident was the high vegetation. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250824016769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250824016769A), Aug 24, 2025: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB (N424BG), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. At H07 shortly before 12:50, PIC and another club member placed the glider on the line at the south end of runway 36 and removed the tail dolly. PIC got in and… - [Accident 20220806014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220806014189A), Aug 6, 2022: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB (N424BG), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was in the traffic pattern for runway 18 at Highland-Winet Airport. The airman stated that he turned final approach at 55 mph and his… - [Accident 20030910026609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030910026609A), Sep 10, 2003: Grob G102IIIB (N424BG), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed on a pleasure flight at approximately 1600 hours. Experienced weak lift conditions and decided to return to the field. Encountered sink… - [Incident 19950624021289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950624021289I), Jun 24, 1995: Grob G102ASTIR (N424BG), Highland, IL, Minor damage. On landing approach spoiler handle came off. Overshot runway. Cold weld on handle failed. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB) - [AD 2011-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-03): Wings · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and 1 more. Effective Feb 14, 2011 - [AD 2007-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-24-11): Flight control system · GROB-WERKE G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and G102 Standard Astir III. Effective Jan 3, 2008 - [AD 2004-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-17-04): Airspeed indicator · GROB-WERKE G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and G102 Standard Astir III. Effective Oct 7, 2004 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 95-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-13-09): Elevator And Rudder Hinge · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and 1 more. Effective Aug 15, 1995 - [AD 94-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-17-06): Airbrake Stops Inspection · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 8 more. Effective Sep 30, 1994 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2014-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-02) (historical): Flight Controls · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 4 more. Effective Aug 27, 2014 - [AD 2001-26-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-25) (historical): Airspeed Indicator · GROB-WERKE G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and G102 Standard Astir III. Effective Jan 31, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g102-club-astir-iiib/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.