# NTSB MKC73DCG53: Schweizer 1-23H, N3908A, Grain Valley, MO, June 17, 1973

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: June 17, 1973
- Place: Grain Valley, MO · GRAIN VALLEY, MO
- Location: 39.0152° N, 94.2138° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Grain Valley, MO, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0152&lon=-94.2138&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 23, 1973
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 190174
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC73DCG53
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCG53

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1751  73/6/17    GRAIN VALLEY,MO     SCHWEIZER 1-23H     CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 26, 109
        TIME - 1300                    N3908A              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 1 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - EAST KANSAS CITY
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          GRAIN VALLEY,MO             LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           UNDERSHOOT                                               LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
           COLLIDED WITH: TREES                                     LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT CONDITIONS: OTHER
        REMARKS- LDG DELAYED DUE CONFLICTING TRAFFIC ON RWY 27 AND 23.DNWND LEG LOWER THAN NORMAL.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3908A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3908A), registered now, S/N 45 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: SCHWEIZER 1-23H
- Registry model: [Schweizer SGS 1-23H](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-23h) (registry code 8050110) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000, none) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Glider
- Engines: none
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: East Kansas City

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19730617019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730617019969A), Jun 17, 1973: Scwzer SGS123H, Grain Valley, MO, Substantial damage. Ldg delayed due conflicting traffic on rwy 27 and 23.dnwnd leg lower than normal.

## Other investigations on N3908A (1)

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 FTW76FQD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD29), Jul 25, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N3908A), Fabens, TX, substantial damage

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.

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