Summary
The pilot had been ridge-flying not far from the glider field, along a range of hills oriented north/south. The coastline was located just west of the range of hills, and a north-westerly wind was providing good lift along the ridge. When a sea breeze developed, the wind changed to a south-easterly and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude or reach the glider field. During the subsequent outlanding the glider sustained damage when the pilot induced a ground loop to avoid striking a fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198800697 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/01/1988 |
| Location | 49 km WSW Clare |
| Report release date | 14/03/1988 |
| 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 | Scheibe Flugzeugbau GmbH |
|---|---|
| Model | Bergfalke |
| Registration | VH-GZM |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Lochiel SA |
| Destination | Lochiel SA |
| Damage | Substantial |