Investigation number
199301343
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
The aim of the flight was to provide air experience (gliding) for a military pilot. During a loop the instructor heard small noises but saw nothing amiss. On completion of the loop, the instructor observed a ripple on the top surface of the starboard wing and advised the other pilot to return to land. Subsequent inspection revealed a compression fracture on the top surface of the starboard wing.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau
Model
Twin Astir
Registration
VH-KYK
Sector
Other
Departure point
Narrogin WA
Destination
Narrogin WA
Damage
Substantial