Investigation number
198902529
Occurrence date
Location
Forbes
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Ground strike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
It was reported that shortly after the takeoff roll had been commenced the left wing contacted the ground. The glider groundlooped and skidded off the runway. Visibility had been reduced at the time of the accident by dust generated by the tug aircraft.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
Model
Nimbus
Registration
VH-GAW
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Forbes NSW
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Forbes NSW
Damage
Substantial