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August 24, 2025 · Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB · N424BG
Highland, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Highland, IL
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB (1981)
Tail Number
N424BG
Operator
St Louis Soaring Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA340
The pilot reported that the glider was preparing to take off and was connected to a tow airplane. As the tow began, the glider began to drift to the left due to a crosswind, and the glider moved out of position behind the towplane. As the tow progressed the glider’s left wing dropped to the ground, and the glider began to ground loop. The pilot released from the towplane and the right wing of the glider struck a parked golf cart. The glider received substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the glider that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the glider was preparing to take off and was connected to a tow airplane. As the tow began, the glider began to drift to the left due to a crosswind, and the glider moved out of position behind the towplane. As the tow progressed the glider’s left wing dropped to the ground, and the glider began to ground loop. The pilot released from the towplane and the right wing of the glider struck a parked golf cart. The glider received substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the glider that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportHighland-Winet (0nm SSW)
Runway18/3
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB Astir IIIB
Tail NumberN424BG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Louis Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC