Burkhart Grob G-109B accident near Bend, OR
On June 27, 1994, a Burkhart Grob G-109B (glider) was involved in an accident near Bend, OR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 27, 1994
- Place
- Bend, OR
- Aircraft
- Burkhart Grob G-109B · Glider
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 43.979°N, 121.270°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X01629
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 27, 1994, at 1534 Pacific daylight time, a motorized Burkhart Grob G-109B, N109KM, collided with the terrain near Bend, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The glider was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight had departed from Bend, Oregon, on June 27, 1994, at an unknown time. Witnesses in the area reported that the glider was seen maneuvering at low levels near a family member's home and over the pilot's property. The glider was observed making a "porpoise" type maneuver before a left banking turn. The nose of the glider dropped and collided with the terrain in a nose and left wing low attitude. One witness stated that she heard a "popping" sound as the glider passed over her house. It then made a sharp U-turn and just cleared trees before visual contact was lost. Seconds later she heard the sound of the crash. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Hillsboro, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office was in the area at the time of the accident. The inspector reported that control continuity was established at the accident site before it was moved to Redmond, Oregon. The engine was inspected and found that one of the wooden propeller blades was broken off at the propeller hub. The other blade remained intact. The pitch of the blade was determined to be in the low pitch or unfeathered position. The crankshaft rotated easily and gear and valve train continuity was established. The oil screen was clean and clear of contamin
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
