Summary
It was reported that the pilot who had relatively little experience was landing in light crosswind conditions. One wingtip contacted the ground and the glider then landed heavily in a nose-low attitude.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198902530 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/01/1989 |
| Location | Forbes |
| Report release date | 12/01/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | ICA Brasov (Intreprinderea De Constructii Aeronautice) |
|---|---|
| Model | IS-28 |
| Registration | VH-IUJ |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Forbes NSW |
| Destination | Forbes NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |