Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd JS1-C accident near Wallis, TX
On July 13, 2014, a Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd JS1-C (glider) was involved in an accident near Wallis, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- July 13, 2014
- Place
- Wallis, TX
- Aircraft
- Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd JS1-C · Glider
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 29.629°N, 96.060°W
- NTSB ID
- 20140717X31349
Official records · CEN14LA372
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 13, 2014, about 1330 central daylight time, a Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C glider, N60XJ, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Wallis, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The glider was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from the Wallis Glideport (TE71), Wallis, Texas, at 1258.A friend and fellow pilot of the accident pilot reported that the preflight inspection was performed in the hangar. The glider was then moved into position on the runway and attached to the tow rope. The tow was observed until both aircraft were about 500 feet above ground level. The takeoff was uneventful and the glider appeared to be in a proper position behind the tow plane. Approximately 1340, he was notified that the glider may have crashed. Two individuals informed him that they had heard a high pitched sound followed by the sound of an impact. The accident site was subsequently located after a brief aerial search in an airplane. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The accident pilot, age 67, held a private pilot certificate with single and multi-engine land airplane, and glider ratings. He did not hold a current airman medical certificate; however, a current medical certificate was not required for glider operations. His most recent medical certificate was issued on February 19, 2004, and expired on February 28, 2006. The pilot reportedly maintaine
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of glider control and its subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available information.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
