Summary
Circumstances:
The aircraft was positioned on the downwind leg of the circuit, for a landing into the east, at between 400 and 500 feet above ground level. While turning onto final approach the left wingtip struck a tree, and the aircraft fell to the ground. The pilot received back injuries.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003118 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/12/1990 |
| Location | Warwick |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 04/04/1991 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | 206 |
| Registration | VH-GMQ |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Warwick QLD |
| Destination | Warwick QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |