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Sep 13, 2025
N68MF accident at New Castle, VA
Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd JS3 — Miscellaneous/other at VA85 (New Castle, VA)
DateSep 13, 2025
Tail numberN68MF
AircraftJonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd JS3
LocationVA85 — New Castle, VA
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA354
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.
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