Summary
The student was carrying out a crosswind landing under the supervision of the instructor who occupied the rear tandem seat. A witness reported that the speed of the aircraft on approach was higher than normal. The airbrakes were closed prior to the flare and the aircraft subsequently ballooned to a height of about 50 feet above the ground. The aircraft appeared to remain under control but it landed heavily and bounced back into the air. On the following touchdown one wing contacted the ground and the glider groundlooped.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198902544 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/02/1989 |
| Location | Pipers Field Bathurst |
| Report release date | 15/06/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | ICA Brasov (Intreprinderea De Constructii Aeronautice) |
|---|---|
| Model | IS-28 |
| Registration | VH-CQD |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Pipers Field NSW |
| Destination | Pipers Field NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |