Summary
The instructor reported that he was conducting circuits and landings with a student. Several circuits had been completed satisfactorily but on this particular occasion the student delayed making the flare for landing. The instructor was unable to prevent a heavy touchdown which fractured the main skid.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198800742 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/12/1988 |
| Location | Lochiel |
| Report release date | 17/04/1989 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| 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 |