# NTSB NYC86DNC01: Burkhart Grob 103, N4944G, Franconia, NH, October 12, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: October 12, 1985, 15:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Franconia, NH
- Location: 44.2270° N, 71.7479° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Franconia, NH, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.2270&lon=-71.7479&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Uncontrolled descent](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/650) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30161
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86DNC01
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30161/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86DNC01

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - light condition - daylight
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT FLYING A GROB 103 WAS ENGAGED IN RIDGE SOARING WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED DOWN OR SINKING AIR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER PRIOR TO STRIKING TREES. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PILOT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES WHILE THE PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4944G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4944G-2013-10-28), registration cancelled 2013-10-28, S/N 3850-K-96 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Burkhart Grob 103
- Registry model: [Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103-twin-ii) (registry code 1660203) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Glider
- Serial number: 3850-K-96
- Airframe hours: 200
- Engines: unknown
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: New England Soaring Assoc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Aerobatic
- Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 1985, 40 hours before
- Departed: FRANCONIA, NH

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown; seat: front; flight hours: 420 total, 20 in this make and model, 8 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 50 °F, dew point -0 °F

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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