N37JGJONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD JS3 RES2024-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD JS3 RESS/N: 03-179

Summary

On June 16, 2024, a Jonker Sailplanes (pty) LTD JS3 RES (N37JG) was involved in an incident near Elbert, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a right crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA224. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37JG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA224
Location
Elbert, CO
Event ID
20240617194481
Coordinates
39.223726, -104.639740
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a right crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JONKER SAILPLANES (PTY) LTD
Serial Number
03-179
Engine Type
Electric
Model / ICAO
JS3 RESSA03
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
JS3 RES

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GILLIS JOHN H
Address
24866 BEN KELLY RD
City
ELBERT
State / Zip Code
CO 80106-9524
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA224