Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 13, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA354
Location
New Castle, VA
Event ID
20250919201045
Coordinates
37.483463, -80.099769
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 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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUMNER JOHN
Address
290 CENTER DR UNIT B
City
SAVANNAH
State / Zip Code
GA 31406-8919
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# ERA25LA354