N424BGBURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB2025-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIBS/N: 5548CB

Summary

On August 24, 2025, a Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB (N424BG) was involved in an incident near Highland, IL. 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 takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA340. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N424BG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 24, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA340
Location
Highland, IL
Event ID
20250825200850
Coordinates
38.777074, -89.642111
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 takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU
Serial Number
5548CB
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIBSA02
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ST LOUIS SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
9512 DAVID SCOTT DR
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63126-2504
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# CEN25LA340