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 |