No fatalities
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB accident at Highland, IL, 24 Aug 2025
On August 24, 2025, 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot