Flight Tracker
N54553
BURKHART GROB G 103 TWIN II
Glider · None
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ACKLEY RICHARD F
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CLEARVILLE, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 24, 2014
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BURKHART GROB
Model
G 103 TWIN II
Year
-
Serial Number
3872-K-113
Seats
2
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6EDA2
Mode S Code (Octal)
51566642

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
RUSSELL ALLEN SAN ANTONIO, TX Mar 1, 1954
TRAMPUS GEORGE EVERETT, WA Mar 30, 2004

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 22, 1997 Accident Substantial LANCASTER, SC
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related factors.

NTSB ATL97LA052