Romanian IS29 D, VH-GWC, Bond Springs, Northern Territory, on 14 October 1989

198900834

Summary

Circumstances:

Witnesses reported that the glider appeared to undershoot on the approach to land and the right wingtip struck a bush about 100 metres short of the threshold. The aircraft ground looped through 180 degrees. A member of the Gliding Federation of Australia National Executive reported that this was one of a series of undershoot incidents at the same club and considers that the type of circuit flown at the field could contribute to the undershoots. He considered that the quality of supervision of the Club's operations is therefore probably a contributing factor.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198900834
Occurrence date 14/10/1989
Location Bond Springs
State Northern Territory
Report release date 13/03/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
Model IS-29
Registration VH-GWC
Serial number N/K
Sector Other
Operation type Private
Departure point Bond Springs NT
Destination Bond Springs NT
Damage Substantial