Summary
GLIDER OBSERVED ON DOWNWIND LEG TO CARRY-OUT SEVERAL STEEP TURNS,THEN STALL & SPIN.PLT RECOVERED BUT ACFT THEN ENTERED SPIRAL DIVE STRIKING THR GRN.NO EVIDENCE OF PLT INCAPACITATION OR ACFT DEFECT.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198100020 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/03/1981 |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Avionautia Rio |
|---|---|
| Model | M-100S |
| Registration | VH-GXF |
| Sector | Other |
| Departure point | GYMPIE QLD. |
| Destination | GYMPIE QLD. |
| Damage | Destroyed |