Summary
Circumstances:
The glider undershot the final approach path whilst landing towards the west striking a small tree before landing heavily. The pilot suffered a spinal injury as a result of the impact. The wind was reported as south-westerly at 15 knots.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198902588 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/12/1989 |
| Location | Lake Keepit |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 24/04/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | G102 |
| Registration | VH-WUL |
| Serial number | 1477 |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Lake Keepit NSW |
| Destination | Lake Keepit NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |