Summary
Because of deteriorating lift conditions, the pilot elected to make an outlanding. The paddock selected had been recently ploughed and the surface was soft. Almost immediately after touchdown the glider yawed, then groundlooped through 90 degrees, resulting in a compression fracture of the fuselage. It was likely that the glider had been affected by a sudden wind gust shortly after touchdown, and the pilot had been unable to maintain directional control.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198602668 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/10/1986 |
| Location | 5 km West Wyreema |
| Report release date | 15/01/1987 |
| 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 | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | 201 |
| Registration | VH-GCP |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Jondaryan QLD |
| Destination | Jondaryan QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |