Summary
The right side of the strip was temporarily unavailable for take-off due to a glider with an unserviceability returning for a landing. A tug aircraft was parked off the left side of the strip. Following a discussion with the pilot of the parked tug a decision was made to take off on the left side of the strip. During the ground run the left wing dropped to the ground, the glider veered to the left and the wingtip struck the left main gear tyre of the parked tug. The glider was substantially damaged.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199503278 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/09/1995 |
| Location | Jondaryan |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 12/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Eiriavion Oy |
|---|---|
| Model | PIK 20-B |
| Registration | VH-WQC |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Jondaryan QLD |
| Destination | Jondaryan QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |