Flight Tracker
N140BG
BURKHART GROB G 103 TWIN II
Glider · None · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BENZ AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GRAND HAVEN, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 8, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Dec 19, 1984
Expires
May 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Glider

Airframe

Manufacturer
BURKHART GROB
Model
G 103 TWIN II
Year
-
Serial Number
33902-K-140
Seats
2
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0A2D0
Mode S Code (Octal)
50121320

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 12, 2001 Accident Substantial Ionia, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
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 CHI01LA207
May 20, 1994 Accident Substantial IONIA, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

a hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment.

NTSB CHI94LA165
May 10, 1992 Accident Substantial IONIA, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT AND DECISION TO CLOSE THE GLIDER'S CANOPY AT LOW ALTITUDE.

NTSB CHI92LA143