Summary
Circumstances:
The glider was lined up short of the normal launch point. During the winch launch the wing-walker apparently released the into wind wing early. The wing dropped and the glider veered into the gusting crosswind. The pilot abandoned the launch however the glider continued to weathercock and ran into the retrieval vehicle before being brought to a halt.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003100 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/08/1990 |
| Location | Gympie |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 14/09/1990 |
| 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 | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | 201 |
| Registration | VH-GCP |
| Serial number | 455 |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Gympie QLD |
| Destination | Gympie QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |