Summary
The glider was launched by being towed behind a motor vehicle. After the glider became airborne, the pilot signalled to the vehicle driver to slow down. The vehicle driver slowed the vehicle too quickly, the tow rope slackened and the rope drogue deployed. The tow rope then released from the glider. Because of the position of the tow rope, below the glider, the pilot did not immediately lower the nose, the glider stalled at about 15 feet agl and landed heavily.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198404514 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/12/1984 |
| Location | Narrikup |
| Report release date | 05/02/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | 201 |
| Registration | VH-GGY |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Narrikup WA |
| Destination | Narrikup WA |
| Damage | Substantial |