As the expensive glider also suffered damage (though nobody hurt inside the car or the glider) rumour had it that the Jones lad had some serious explaining to do to his Dad, who owned the glider
When you really need it it doesn't always get you out of trouble!
Actually, Mary, it was a borrowed glider (Janus M) the owners were trying to sell at the time, and had said "If you break it, make sure it's a write-off". They agreed Steve had inadvertently fully complied with instructions.