Summary
The ATSB is assisting Gliding Australia with an investigation into a collision with terrain involving Alexander Schleicher AS 33 Me, registration VH-8SP, near McCaffrey Field, Queensland, on 30 July 2025.
During glider towing operations, after the glider was released, it collided with terrain, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot.
In response to this accident, Gliding Australia commenced an investigation. As part of its investigations, Gliding Australia requested technical assistance from the ATSB to examine components from the accident.
To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
Any enquiries relating to the investigation should be directed to Gliding Australia.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AE-2025-003 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/07/2025 |
| Location | Near McCaffrey Field |
| State | Queensland |
| Investigation type | External Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Evidence collection |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |