JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD JS3
New Castle, VA — September 13, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA354 |
| Event ID | 20250919201045 |
| Location | New Castle, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.48346, -80.09977 |
| Airport | NEW CASTLE INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD |
| Model | JS3 |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the glider for landing, which resulted in an excessive descent rate during approach, and subsequent collision with trees short of the intended landing area.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.