Rogalto Kites, 'Dolphin' Hang Glider/Tow Kite, south-east of Brim, Victoria 5 October 1975

197502871

Summary

At about 1730 hours EST on 5 October, 1975, a hang glider which was being operated as a towed kite sustained a structural failure in flight and crashed on a farm property near Brim, Victoria. The kite was under tow by a motor car at the time of the occurrence. The pilot was killed and the kite virtually destroyed in the accident. There was no injury to any other person and no damage to property.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197502871
Occurrence date 05/10/1975
Location south-east of Brim
Report release date 21/04/1976
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Airframe - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal