Investigation number
199003118
Occurrence date
Location
Warwick
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
The aircraft was positioned on the downwind leg of the circuit, for a landing into the east, at between 400 and 500 feet above ground level. While turning onto final approach the left wingtip struck a tree and the aircraft fell to the ground. The pilot received back injuries.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Glasflugel
Model
206
Registration
VH-GMQ
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Warwick QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Warwick QLD
Damage
Substantial