No fatalities
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB accident at Highland, IL, 6 Aug 2022
On August 6, 2022, a BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB operated by ST LOUIS SOARING ASSOCIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Highland, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationContributed to outcomeAttain/maintain not possible