# Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1660203 - Manufacturer (registry): BURKHART GROB - Model: G 103 TWIN II - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G39EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G39EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG - Registered aircraft: 30 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103-twin-ii Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2025-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-07): Rudder Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, G103C Twin III Acro and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 2025 - [AD 2022-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-08): Elevator Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G102 ASTIR CS, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2022 - [AD 2015-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-04): Flight Controls · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Dec 4, 2015 - [AD 2009-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-08): Bolt torque · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 2009 - [AD 2005-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-12): Center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 2 more. Effective Feb 6, 2006 - [AD 99-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-11): Fastening Nut At Rear Control Stick · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Oct 21, 1999 - [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 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 - [AD 91-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-02-04): Aileron Control System · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 8, 1991 - [AD 90-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-09): Wing Spar Spigots · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 89-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-08-02): Control Systems · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 27, 1989 - [AD 88-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-08): Tow-Hook Knob · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Jun 9, 1988 - [AD 87-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-10): Rudder Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [AD 86-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-08): Airbrake Pivot Lever Stop Pad · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Sep 10, 1986 - [AD 86-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-16-02): Inspect Airbrake Operating Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Aug 8, 1986 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 2004-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-13) (historical): Center of gravity release hook attachment brackets · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-01): Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer Structure. Issued Oct 18, 2007 - [SAIB CE-06-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-49): . Issued Jun 21, 2006 ## Registered aircraft (30) - [N103FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103FB): [Northern California Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Byron, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Byron), built 1984, S/N 33930 - [N103PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103PR): [Seva Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEVA%20CORP), [Malibu, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Malibu), built 1984, S/N 3852-K-98 - [N103TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103TG): [Runaway 5 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUNAWAY%205%20LLC), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 1983, S/N 3829 - [N103XS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103XS): [Prairie Thermals LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRAIRIE%20THERMALS%20LLC), [Brookings, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Brookings), built 1982, S/N 3745 - [N139BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139BG): [Philadelphia Glider Council Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILADELPHIA%20GLIDER%20COUNCIL%20INC), [Hilltown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hilltown), built 1984, S/N 33901-K-139 - [N140BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140BG): [Benz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Grand Haven, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Haven), S/N 33902-K-140 - [N18AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18AG): [Jersey Ridge Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERSEY%20RIDGE%20SOARING%20LLC), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1982, S/N 3714 - [N3950A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3950A): [Chapman John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPMAN%20JOHN%20P), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1983, S/N 3793 - [N3981C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3981C): [Northern California Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Byron, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Byron), built 1983, S/N 3807 - [N4222W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4222W): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1983, S/N 3804 - [N4446T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4446T): [Weller Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLER%20STEVEN%20C), [Hummelstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hummelstown), built 1983, S/N 3824 - [N4446Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4446Y): [Utah Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UTAH%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Mapleton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Mapleton), built 1983, S/N 3825, First renewal notice - [N45748](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45748): [Central Indiana Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20INDIANA%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Yorktown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Yorktown), S/N 3828, First renewal notice - [N4601M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4601M): [Southern California Soaring Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ACADEMY%20INC), [Valencia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valencia), S/N 3831 - [N4793N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4793N): [Sb3 Asset Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SB3%20ASSET%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert), built 1984, S/N 3842-K-88 - [N4794E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4794E): [Big Q Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20Q%20AVIATION), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1984, S/N 3843-K-89 - [N4805R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4805R): [Agcsc Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGCSC%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Jacumba, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Jacumba), built 1984, S/N 3854-K-100 - [N5448W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5448W): [Tucson Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUCSON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Sahuarita, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sahuarita), S/N 3869-K-110 - [N5448X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5448X): [Central Ohio Soaring Assoc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20OHIO%20SOARING%20ASSOC%20INC), [Marion, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marion), S/N 3870-K-111 - [N54553](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54553): [Ackley Richard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACKLEY%20RICHARD%20F), [Clearville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Clearville), S/N 3872-K-113 - [N5462N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5462N): [Csa Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSA%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Wellington, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Wellington), S/N 3875 - [N5QD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5QD): [Philadelphia Glider Council Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILADELPHIA%20GLIDER%20COUNCIL%20INC), [Hilltown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hilltown), built 1983, S/N 3792 - [N62BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62BG): [Oklahoma Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKLAHOMA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Mustang, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Mustang), built 1981, S/N 3649 - [N705MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N705MS): [Adrian Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADRIAN%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1981, S/N 3609 - [N793MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N793MZ): [Lakeland Aeroclub Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKELAND%20AEROCLUB%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 3877-K-115 - [N8013K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8013K): [Jonas James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONAS%20JAMES%20P), [Anaconda, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Anaconda), built 1982, S/N 3702 - [N808X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N808X): [Antelope Valley Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTELOPE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Llano, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Llano), S/N 3815-K-76 - [N898AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N898AS): [Natke Gregory I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATKE%20GREGORY%20I), [Manlius, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Manlius), built 1980, S/N 3606 - [N901BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901BG): [Texas Youth Flight Experience Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20YOUTH%20FLIGHT%20EXPERIENCE%20FOUNDATION), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1981, S/N 3648 - [N907BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N907BG): [Soaring Dutchmen Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20DUTCHMEN%20INC), [Wynnewood, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wynnewood), built 1981, S/N 3650 ## NTSB investigations (27) 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 WPR21LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA290), Jul 25, 2021: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N4446Y), Levan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence. - [NTSB GAA19CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA506), Aug 22, 2019: Grob G103 (N901BG), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the glider tow rope, which lodged in the glider's rudder and resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the glider's aft canopy. - [NTSB WPR14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA063), Dec 8, 2013: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N3981C), Bryon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing. - [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418), Sep 21, 2013: Grob G 103 Twin II (N54554), Morgan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA455), Jul 13, 2012: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N5448G), Hilltown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper decision of the flight instructor receiving instruction to attempt a course reversal rather than land straight ahead following a simulated low-level rope break, and the inadequate… - [NTSB CEN09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA368), Jun 19, 2009: Grob G103 (N5462N), Wellington, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA025), Nov 4, 2007: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N46009), Windham, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent encounter with a wind gust while maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA154), May 10, 2007: Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II (N49443), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA081), Dec 3, 2005: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N4601M), Llano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight's encounter with downdrafts. A contributing factor was the unsuitable vegetation-covered mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX01LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA249), Jul 16, 2001: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N4805R), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's early deployment of full spoilers, resulting in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the instructor's lack of time to take remedial action. - [NTSB CHI01LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA207), Jul 12, 2001: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N140BG), Ionia, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tall grass during his recovery from the bounced landing. A factor was the tall grass. - [NTSB LAX99LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA285), Aug 23, 1999: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N8013K), Llano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with a sudden and violent dust devil, which caused the student pilot to lose control of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown. - [NTSB IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041), May 1, 1999: Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin II (N47938), Hilltown, PA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft. - [NTSB NYC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA017), Oct 24, 1998: Burkhart Grob G103-TWINA (N4446T), Saratoga Spring, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA301), Jul 5, 1998: Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II (N103GG), Refugio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow procedures in securing the rear canopy, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight. - [NTSB ATL98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA079), May 24, 1998: Burkhart Grob G-103 (N5448G), Cordele, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper descent rate that led to a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the ensuing bounced landing, resulting in the eventual separation of the empennage. A factor… - [NTSB LAX97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA227), Jun 30, 1997: Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II (N18AG), Jacumba, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's abrupt rotation, which resulted in the breaking of the tow rope. A factor was the low altitude when the tow rope broke, precluding a landing on the runway. - [NTSB LAX95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA050), Dec 11, 1994: Burkhart Grob G-103 (N3950A), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and inadequate airspeed. The downdraft and trees were factors in this accident. - [NTSB FTW94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA196), Jun 5, 1994: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N5462N), Wellington, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER SPOILER EXTENSION AND FLARE. - [NTSB CHI94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA165), May 20, 1994: Burkhart Grob BG 103 (N140BG), Ionia, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: a hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment. - [NTSB LAX92LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA343), Aug 10, 1992: Burkhart Grob 103 (N103FB), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND FLIGHT MANUALS AND UNAVAILABLE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE INSPECTION OF THE SPOILER SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE WORN AND JAMMED SPOILER… - [NTSB CHI92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA143), May 10, 1992: Burkhart Grob G-103 (N140BG), Ionia, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT AND DECISION TO CLOSE THE GLIDER'S CANOPY AT LOW ALTITUDE. - [NTSB NYC91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA225), Jul 17, 1991: Burkhart Grob G103B (N5448X), Marion, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO CHANGE LANDING RUNWAYS WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A DRAGGED WING AND GROUND LOOP. - [NTSB NYC88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA161), Jun 5, 1988: Burkhart Grob G-103A (N49443), Franconia, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA006), Oct 4, 1986: Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II (N914G), Calistoga, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC86DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86DNC01), Oct 12, 1985: Burkhart Grob 103 (N4944G), Franconia, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA076), Nov 27, 1983: Burkhart Grob G-103 (N62BG), California City, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (32) 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 20210725011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210725011849A), Jul 25, 2021: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N4446Y), Levan, UT, Substantial damage. The glider departed nephi Utah (U14) on a local flight. The pilot reported good lift, and proceeded south. After reaching yuba reservoir state park the glider… - [Incident 20200220002419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200220002419I), Feb 20, 2020: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N4222W), Clermont, FL, Minor damage. The student pilot operating the glider was on her 15th solo flight and encountered sudden turbulence and gusts during the landing. A grob-103 (N4222W)… - [Accident 20190821023009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190821023009A), Aug 21, 2019: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N901BG), Boerne, TX, Substantial damage. On August 21, 2019 at 1545 CDT, a glider aircraft bearing registration number N901BG departed from 5C1 in Boerne, TX on a personal flight. Visual meterological… - [Incident 20140117000419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140117000419I), Jan 17, 2014: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N4222W), Clermont, FL, Minor damage. On landing roll out, the pilot in control, struct a dog on the runway. There was minor damage to the left leading edge wing. There were no injuries. - [Incident 20131208025259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131208025259I), Dec 8, 2013: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N3981C), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Pilot took off from Byron Airport (C83) on his first solo flight. Upon landing and rollout the pilot was close to the left edge of runway R30. Anticipating the… - [Accident 20130921019659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130921019659A), Sep 21, 2013: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N54554), Morgan, UT, Substantial damage. Student pilot turned base to final but put spoilers in too FAR, aircraft went into a turbulent layer of wind coming off the hills, lost airspeed, the CFI… - [Accident 20120713018679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120713018679A), Jul 13, 2012: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N5448G), Perkasie, PA, Destroyed. On 7/13/2012 (1530 local) a glider, grobe 103 (N5448G) crashed at Philadelphia Glider Council (0PA0) shortly after take off. This was a training flight. They… - [Accident 20090619009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090619009519A), Jun 19, 2009: Grob 103 (N5462N), Wellington, CO, Substantial damage. On 06/19/2009 [privacy data omitted] was pilot of N5462N a Grob-103 glider that crashed on takeoff and subsequent landing following a winch launch at owl… - [Accident 20071104829759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071104829759A), Nov 4, 2007: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N46009), Green County, NY, Destroyed. (-23) During a routine pleasure flight, N46009 lost lift and crashed into a heavily wooded remote area. This was observed by hikers who notified the NY state… - [Accident 20070510009539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070510009539A), May 10, 2007: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N49443), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) On approach to runway 30 at Minden-Tahoe Airport, the glider, N49443, landed short of the runway. The glider ground looped, resulting in substantial… - [Accident 20051203031529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051203031529A), Dec 3, 2005: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N4601M), Wrightwood, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 3, 2005, at approximately 1430 hours PST, N4601M, a Grob G-103, two place glider, departed on aerotow from crystal airport (46CN) on a… - [Incident 20030424006239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030424006239I), Apr 24, 2003: Grob G103ATWINII (N5448X), Marion, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On April 23rd, 2003 pilot william stokes prepared to take a glider flight from Marion Municipal Airport (mnn). The pilot was in the front seat single… - [Accident 20010716017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010716017739A), Jul 16, 2001: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N4805R), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) The student pilot inadvertently deployed spoilers 1-1.5 feet above ground during landing. The aircraft abruptly struck the ground causing separation of… - [Accident 20010712017029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010712017029A), Jul 12, 2001: N140BG, Ionia, MI, No damage. (-23) Wing dropped to ground during landing causing glider to ground loop. Aft fuselage, vertical and horizontal stabilizer received substantial damage. (.19)… - [Incident 20000809025599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000809025599I), Aug 9, 2000: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N4601M), Llano, CA, Minor damage. (-23) At approx. 1205, Wednesday, 08/09/00, at Crystal Airport, L01, llana, CA. The pilot of N4601M, a GROB0G103-TWIN2, landed short of the runway hitting a… - [Accident 19990823025569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990823025569A), Aug 23, 1999: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N8013K), Llano, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 23, 1999, at 1510 hours pacific daylight time, a burkhart Grob g 103 twin ii, N8013K, landed hard after encountering a dust devil at the… - [Accident 19990501004232A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990501004232A), May 1, 1999: Grob G103ATWINII (N47938), Hilltown, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Grob G-103 glider collided in mid-air with N5171G, a Cessna C305 afct, under unknown circumstances, N47938 was destroyed and the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries,… - [Accident 19981024044999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981024044999A), Oct 24, 1998: Grob G103A (N4446T), Saratoga Spring, NY, Substantial damage. (.4) The purpose of the flight was to conduct a local area glider flight. The glider departed the airport, and released from the tow-plane at 3,000 feet MSL.… - [Accident 19980705015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705015659A), Jul 5, 1998: Grob G103ATWINII (N103GG), Refugio, TX, Substantial damage. During glider tow at 150FT AGL the canopy opened. Released tow and tried return. Sepeated gar and tail landing. (.4) during takeoff climb from runway 14, about… - [Accident 19980524010699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980524010699A), May 24, 1998: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N5448G), Cordele, GA, Substantial damage. Glider made a hard landing and broke the fuselage in front of the tail, Cordele, GA. (.4)according to the pilot, he was flaring above the runway when the… - [Accident 19970629016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970629016179A), Jun 29, 1997: Grob G103ATWINII (N18AG), Jacumba, CA, Substantial damage. Glider did not have enough altitude to return to airport. Landed in brush 200 ft n of runway. (.4) the glider was being launched by a vehicle ground tow. About… - [Accident 19941211042729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941211042729A), Dec 11, 1994: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N3950A), Tehachapi, CA, Substantial damage. Collided with trees. Blamed a severe downdraft circling a ridge. - [Accident 19940520011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940520011839A), May 20, 1994: Grob G103ATWIN2 (N140BG), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. Tow plane lost power during tow. Released glider. Glider made off airport landing. - [Accident 19920809030879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920809030879A), Aug 9, 1992: Grob G103ATWINII (N103FB), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. Unable to reduce full spoilers on approach. Impacted short of runway. Worn spoiler block allowed over center jam. - [Accident 19920510013909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920510013909A), May 10, 1992: Grob G103ATWINII (N140BG), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. Canopy came open on glider tow. Accidentally released tow 150 feet AGL while trying to close canopy. Crash landed. - [Incident 19910731030759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910731030759I), Jul 31, 1991: Grob G103ATWINII (N103FB), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Glider released for student to do pattern work. On landing he lost control and struck parked glider. - [Accident 19910717030569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910717030569A), Jul 17, 1991: Grob G103ATWINII (N5448X), Marion, OH, Substantial damage. Low and slow in gusty variable wind. Changed runway. Dragged wing. Ground looped. Slid sideways and broke up. - [Accident 19880605017969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880605017969A), Jun 5, 1988: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N49443), Franconia, NH, Substantial damage. Severe turbulence on glider tow. Student aborted tow as CFI took over. Wing hit ground and glider cartwheeled. - [Incident 19870308017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870308017969I), Mar 8, 1987: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N3981C), Llano, CA, Minor damage. Landed short of runway aftermisjudging the approach. - [Accident 19861004047799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861004047799A), Oct 4, 1986: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N914G), Calistoga, CA, Substantial damage. The glider struck trees during an emergency landing short of the runway. - [Incident 19860817048129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860817048129I), Aug 17, 1986: N4601M, Llano, CA, Minor damage. Allowed a wing tip to touch ground too early on landing. Veered off the runway and struck a fence. - [Accident 19831127058889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831127058889A), Nov 27, 1983: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N62BG), California City, CA, Substantial damage. Too low and slow on approach. Dragged a wing turning final. 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Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AP66-105, SB66-10500, ES-66-30-FM… · May 7, 2002 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Burkhart Grob/Trampus G 103 TWIN II](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-trampus-g-103-twin-ii): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1660209 --- 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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.