No fatalities
13 Sep 2025: JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD JS3 — New Castle, VA
On 13 Sep 2025, a JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD JS3 was involved in an aviation accident near New Castle, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation