Runway excursion involving an Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau ASH 25, VH-ZHW, 5 km north of Eucla (ALA), Western Australia, on 26 January 1996

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Summary

It was reported that the aircraft did not get airborne during the take-off from a field. The aircraft collided with trees at the end of the field. The reporter concluded that the field was too short. Repeated attempts to contact the pilot have been unsuccessful.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199600233
Occurrence date 26/01/1996
Location 5 km north of Eucla (ALA)
State Western Australia
Report release date 06/05/1996
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 Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Model ASH 25
Registration VH-ZHW
Sector Other
Operation type Private
Departure point Plover Field WA
Destination Plover Field WA
Damage Substantial