Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudgment of the distance and altitude. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and his diverted attention while on downwind.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW98LA244
CompletedBurkhart Grob 103· N427BG
- Date
- May 23, 1998
- Location
- Briggs, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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