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 |