Jon Gatfield, a 68-year-old British glider pilot, died in a tragic accident during the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix on May 25, 2023, in northern Italy. The incident took place on the slopes of Monte Grem, above Gorno in the Val del Riso area of Bergamo province. Gatfield was flying alone in his motor glider when he began losing altitude around 3:30 PM, prompting another pilot to raise the alarm. Despite the swift response from rescue teams, including firefighters and helicopter services, Gatfield could not be saved. He was competing with 15 other pilots in the event, having won the previous day's race. Witnesses reported seeing the glider fall and hearing the crash. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with possibilities including a medical emergency or technical failure. Following the incident, competition organizers suspended the remaining races and expressed deep sadness over the loss of Gatfield, who was well-respected in the international gliding community.