Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 16, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA303
Location
Springfield, VT
Event ID
20250818200802
Coordinates
43.345403, -72.514668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to assemble the glider’s elevator control before takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
101A
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
101A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
XANDER BRIAN K
Address
PO BOX 163
City
GRAFTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05146-0163
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# ERA25LA303