Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot had continued gliding at altitude despite deteriorating weather conditions. When he returned to the circuit, he found that a strong wind was blowing. During the approach to land the pilot found that he had to hold a heading up to 45 degrees off runway heading to counter the right crosswind. After flaring to land the glider drifted and weather-cocked. It came to rest after passing through a barbed wire fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198903825 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/11/1989 |
| Location | Boonah |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 10/10/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | 201 |
| Registration | VH-GGU |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Gliding |
| Departure point | Boonah QLD |
| Destination | Boonah QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |