N99KGCENTRAIR 101A2025-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CENTRAIR 101AS/N: 101A0225

Summary

On August 16, 2025, a Centrair 101A (N99KG) was involved in an accident near Springfield, VT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to assemble the glider’s elevator control before takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA303. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N99KG.

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

Registration
Make
CENTRAIR
Serial Number
101A0225
Engine Type
None
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