Summary
It was reported that shortly after the takeoff roll had been commenced the left wing contacted the ground. The glider groundlooped and skidded off the runway. Visibility had been reduced at the time of the accident by dust generated by the tug aircraft.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198902529 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/01/1989 |
| Location | Forbes |
| Report release date | 12/01/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH |
|---|---|
| Model | Nimbus |
| Registration | VH-GAW |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Forbes NSW |
| Destination | Forbes NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |