Collision on ground involving a Grob Astir CS, VH-WQH, 40 km north-west of Maroochydore, Queensland, on 12 November 1994

199404015

Summary

During a cross-country attempt at a "Silver C" certificate, the pilot was forced to conduct an outlanding and selected a suitable paddock. After touchdown, the left wing rose, and the pilot overreacted with too much left aileron. The wing of the glider struck the crop which immediately slewed the glider to the left. The glider came to rest after crashing through an electrified fence.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199404015
Occurrence date 12/11/1994
Location 40 km north-west of Maroochydore
State Queensland
Report release date 15/02/1995
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau
Model Astir CS
Registration VH-WQH
Sector Other
Departure point Gympie Qld
Destination Gympie QLD
Damage Substantial