Schleicher KA-6, VH-GEA, Marulan, New South Wales, on 30 June 1990

199001997

Summary

Circumstances:

At the completion of a local soaring flight the pilot misjudged the final approach path. The glider undershot the landing strip and touched down in rough ground. Moderate damage was sustained to the fuselage, wingtip, and horizontal stabiliser. Wind conditions were reported to be gusting to 15 knots at the time.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199001997
Occurrence date 30/06/1990
Location Marulan
State New South Wales
Report release date 28/08/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau
Model KA-6
Registration VH-GEA
Serial number N/K
Sector Other
Operation type Gliding
Departure point Marulan NSW
Destination Marulan NSW
Damage Substantial