Summary
The aircraft was on the last leg of a cross country flight when an area of sink was encountered. The pilot was forced to make a landing in a paddock. During the subsequent landing roll the aircraft struck a concealed rock which resulted in the fuselage breaking just forward of the tailplane. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703518 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/10/1987 |
| Location | 6 km W Oakey |
| Report release date | 09/12/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | PZL - Bielsko |
|---|---|
| Model | SZD-32 |
| Registration | VH-GEF |
| Serial number | W547 |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | McCaffrey Field QLD |
| Destination | McCaffrey Field QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |