Highland, IL, USA
N424BG
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB
The pilot reported that, during the return flight to the airport, the glider encountered a higher descent rate than he had expected and that the glider did not have sufficient altitude to reach the airport. During the forced landing into a corn field, the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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