Summary
After becoming low during a cross country flight, the pilot selected a paddock in which to carry out an outlanding. During the approach the pilot became aware of a powerline in the vicinity of the paddock and elected to land in an adjoining paddock. As the glider was flared for landing it struck a small mound concealed in the knee high stubble. The impact resulted in the aircraft being substantially damaged. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198800696 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/01/1988 |
| Location | 9 km S Hallett |
| Report release date | 15/03/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | ICA Brasov (Intreprinderea De Constructii Aeronautice) |
|---|---|
| Model | IS-29 |
| Registration | VH-GFL |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Stonefield SA |
| Destination | Stonefield SA |
| Damage | Substantial |