Summary
At the conclusion of an 8 hour, 500 km flight the visiting foreign glider pilot was forced to outland 1.5 km short of the airfield. The glider suffered extensive damage consistent with having been landed in a stalled condition with a high rate of descent.
The pilot advised that he was in a lethargic state of mind having mentally relaxed once the airfield was in sight. The operator is looking into visiting pilot dehydration, coupled with fatigue, as a factor in this type of accident.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199504284 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/12/1995 |
| Location | 1.5 km south of Benalla Aerodrome |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 21/12/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Glasflugel |
|---|---|
| Model | Mosquito |
| Registration | VH-FQO |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Benalla Vic |
| Destination | Benalla Vic |
| Damage | Substantial |