James Carter Injured in Glider Crash near County Road 108 in Burnet County
James Carter ID’d as Pilot Injured in Burnet County Glider Accident near County Road 108
James Carter Injured in Glider Crash near County Road 108 in Burnet County
Burnet County, Texas (September 4, 2018) – The glider pilot who was injured Saturday afternoon in a crash in Burnet County has been identified as James Morris Carter, 81 of Cedar Park, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash took place at about 3:44 p.m. Saturday, September 1 near County Road 108.
According to the DPS, Carter was piloting a Schweizer SGS 1-35 single-seat glider when the aircraft went down after he was unable to find a thermal, a pocket of warm air that moves upward that light aircraft can use to gain altitude.
DPS officials said Carter sustained minor injuries in the crash. He refused treatment by emergency paramedics at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
