Investigation number
199502954
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident

The glider released from the tug at about 500 ft and flew a modified circuit, turning on to final approach at about 150 ft. The pilot attempted to deploy the spoilers but operated the cable release lever by mistake. This resulted in the aircraft overshooting the intended landing point. The pilot continued with the landing. At the completion of the landing roll, as the aircraft was turned off the strip, it collided with a termite mound.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Model
K4 Rhonlerche II
Registration
VH-XJP
Sector
Other
Departure point
Spring Mount Airstrip QLD
Destination
Spring Mount Airstrip QLD
Damage
Substantial