Twin II Acro hard landing — flare not fully held

A Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro touched down hard at Mid-Way Regional Airport (Midlothian, Texas); the pilot was uninjured and the lower fuselage substantially damaged. The pilot reported a sudden loss of lift in the flare; no mechanical anomalies were found. NTSB cited a flare not properly attained or maintained, with low experience on type contributing.

1. Landing flare at Mid-Way Regional: The Grob G-103A Twin II Acro was in the landing flare at Mid-Way Regional Airport (JWY), runway 18, after a local personal flight. Wind 16 kt from 190° (essentially down the runway).
2. Low experience on type: The 34-year-old student pilot held a foreign + private (airplane) certificate and was a student in gliders. She had 393 hours total time and 285 hours PIC in airplanes, but only 6 hours on this glider make and model.
3. Flare not fully held: The NTSB cites as probable cause a landing flare not properly attained or maintained. The pilot reported experiencing a sudden loss of lift in the flare.
4. Hard touchdown: The glider landed hard on the runway.
5. Substantial lower-fuselage damage: Substantial damage to the lower fuselage; the student pilot was uninjured. No mechanical anomalies precluding normal operation.