Bergfalke Mk 4, VH-GZM, Lochiel SA, 26 December 1988

198800742

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