Summary
Early in the take-off run, while tow launching a glider, the aircraft veered and pulled the glider to the left. The glider pilot released the towline, but the tug continued to the left, ran off the airstrip and through the boundary fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199304157 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/12/1993 |
| Location | Boonah |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 29/04/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-25-235/A1 |
| Registration | VH-FAL |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Boonah QLD |
| Destination | Boonah QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |