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N123KG accident description

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Crash location 39.208611°N, 113.056389°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Wickenburg, AZ
33.968641°N, 112.729622°W
362.5 miles away
Tail number N123KG
Accident date 16 Jun 2007
Aircraft type Burkhart Grob G102 Std Astir III
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The glider pilot was conducting a cross-country flight. Approximately 4 hours into the flight, the pilot experienced a loss of thermal lift. He reversed course and attempted to land on an uncharted airstrip. During the forced landing, wind gusts and a tailwind were present. On final approach, "a strong gust/windshear" moved the glider to the right side of the runway. The right wing impacted a cactus tree and sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with a cactus tree while landing. The loss of thermal lift, tailwind, gusts, and tree were contributing factors to the accident.

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