Summary
Although the pilot was experienced in operating unpowered hang gliders, he had only limited exposure to powered versions. He had been conducting a short local flight, and subsequently advised that he had probably misjudged the landing flare. The aircraft struck the ground in a relatively steep nose-down attitude. The landing gear collapsed and the aircraft overturned before coming to rest on the flight strip.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198702461 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/06/1987 |
| Location | 4 km North of Holbrook |
| Report release date | 20/07/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Airborne Australia |
|---|---|
| Model | Windsports Arrow Trike |
| Registration | Not registered |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Holbrook NSW |
| Destination | Holbrook NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |