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 |