Summary
The tug aircraft, VH-WGC, was holding to the left of the threshold of the strip while a knot was being cleared in the tow rope attached to a glider to be launched.
Another glider, VH-IKU, was engaged on solo circuits and was to land to the right of VH-WGC. VH-IKU bounced on landing and began to swing to the left. In an attempt to correct the swing, the pilot mistakenly applied left rudder, and the glider struck the tail of the tug. The occupants of all aircraft escaped without injury.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300054 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/01/1993 |
| Location | Waikerie |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 24/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | Twin Astir |
| Registration | VH-IKU |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Waikerie SA |
| Destination | Waikerie SA |
| Damage | Substantial |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Registration | VH-WGC |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Waikerie SA |
| Destination | Waikerie SA |
| Damage | Substantial |