# N851BG: 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: 5639 CB
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: November 5, 1985
- Certificate issued: January 29, 2016
- Expires: February 28, 2029
- Mode S code: ABAB2F
- Registered owner: [Shipman Benny A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPMAN%20BENNY%20A)
- Location: [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.1214° N, 115.0914° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 89121, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=851BG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N851BG

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 (2)

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 LAX07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA149), Apr 29, 2007: Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib (N851BG), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude that resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA135), Mar 14, 1996: Burkhart Grob G102 (N851BG), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the airport, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20070429007939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070429007939A), Apr 29, 2007: Grob G102IIIB (N851BG), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) On approach to landing at mev, the pilot experienced a glider below him and another glider off to one side. The pilot elected to extend downwind to give…
- [Accident 19960314024569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960314024569A), Mar 14, 1996: Grob G102ASTIR (N851BG), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift during ridge soaring. Landed in soft muddy field.

## 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 (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 96ZZZX5626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5626), Oct 24, 1996: ELEVATOR. FLUTTER. ELEVATOR FLUTTER CAUSED MULTIPLE FRACTURES AND DELAMINATIONS IN ELEVATOR SKINS INCLUDING SEPARATION OF INBOARD HINGES ON HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. PILOT REPORTED A

## 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

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